Video: Peek inside billionaire Manu Chandaria's home with unique lift

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- A social media content creator shared a clip of billionaire Manu Chandaria using a rare cylindrical lift inside his home

- The pneumatic vacuum elevator caught Kenyans off guard, with many drawing comparisons to his well-known preference for simple, low-cost choices

- Chandaria revealed a surprising detail about how and when he actually uses the lift, which sparked a lively debate online

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Billionaire Manu Chandaria has once again found himself at the centre of online conversation, this time not for his business empire but for an unusual fixture spotted inside his home.

A content creator shared footage of the Comcraft Group chairperson on Monday, 27 July 2026, showing him moving through his house in what appeared to be a compact, transparent cylindrical lift.

Video inside Manu Chandaria's home

The clip quickly spread across social media, drawing thousands of reactions from Kenyans who could not stop talking about it.

What made the moment particularly memorable was Chandaria himself explaining that he only uses the lift at night when coming down to the living room.

That small detail alone was enough to fuel the conversation further, with many finding it both fascinating and unexpectedly relatable.

The lift in question is known as a pneumatic vacuum elevator, a model recognised for its significantly lower maintenance costs compared to conventional cable or piston-driven lifts.

Rather than relying on mechanical cables, it runs on air pressure technology, which also reduces wear and tear over time. It seats two people and features a transparent cylindrical casing that gives it a futuristic look, despite its relatively modest price point.

For many Kenyans, the lift is just another chapter in the ongoing story of Chandaria's famously understated lifestyle.

The chairperson of Comcraft Group, a globally renowned manufacturing company, has previously made headlines for his vehicle of choice: a Toyota Fielder, the sort of car typically associated with middle-income households rather than billionaires.

His decision to opt for a practical, cost-efficient elevator over a high-end luxury model has only reinforced that reputation, with many online commenters describing him as a true minimalist.

Here is what some users had to say:

Graced:

"When building a story building, consider your old age too."

Antidote:

"When you see the wooden floor, just know it is a different class."

Murithi Edward:

"Mimi siwezi ingia kwa nyumba nikiwa kwa thermos kama chai."

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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