President William Ruto has announced that the government will build 40,000 units along the riparian reserves to accommodate families that were moved during the recent El Nino rains.
Speaking on Monday, when he inspected the construction of the more than 4,054-unit Kibra Soweto East Affordable Housing Project, he stated that more than 110,000 are under construction nationwide.
Construction for Phase II of the Kibra housing project, comprising 15,000 units, will commence before the end of the year, while Phase III, for 20,000 units, will start in January next year.
Addressing wananchi at the construction site, the President said affordable housing will transform the county and improve Kenyans' quality of life.
He said the programme will provide tens of thousands of families with an opportunity to own a home and jobs for young people.
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“It’s through affordable housing that we can transform Kenya,” said President Ruto.
He stated that the government is committed to transforming Kibera from “a slum to a real estate”.
President Ruto said the completion of the first phase of the housing project will enable the residents of Kibera to achieve the dream of decent homes in a clean environment.
Present at the event were Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson and Langata MP Hon Phelix Odiwuor (Jalan’go).
