Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a has announced that the affordable housing project in Thika town is expected to be completed by July 2025.

This gives residents hope of owning a house in a busy town that is poised to become a city in the coming years.

The project, launched in January this year near the Huduma Centre in the town, is 20 percent complete, with seven out of the expected 16 floors already completed.

Work is ongoing for over 600 units in the four blocks and other estates where the project is being implemented.

While on an inspection tour, Ng’ang’a, accompanied by site engineer Miles Mwangi, said the town's housing needs are being addressed by building more houses under the program in Starehe, Deport, and UTI estates.

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Further, she said several people have already shown interest in the houses, flocking to the site for information on how to become beneficiaries.

“The houses are expected to go up to 16 floors and already, they are at seven. We hope by July, it will be handed over to the government,” Ng’ang’a said.

Additionally, she revealed that other commercial buildings, including supermarkets, playgrounds, and other social amenities, are planned for the gated community.

Regarding the project's economic impact on residents, the MP said doors, windows, and timber used for the construction have been sourced from local carpenters and welders, thus improving livelihoods.

She urged residents to take advantage of the project and own a house, saying they are cheap, spacious, and within the town.

“Register with Bomayetu, and they will guide you. The demand for the houses is high, so you need to register early. All you need to do is pay a 10% upfront,” Ng’ang’a said.

For his part, Eng. Mwangi noted that they are on track to complete the project on time and said the workmanship has been exceptional.

He said the floods that hit the country in April and parts of May slowed the construction works, though they target to finish the infrastructure by February to focus on doing finish works and interior designs.