Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reassured the 43 tenants of Woodley Estate who vacated their homes for a redevelopment project that they will regain their properties after the construction is complete.
The redevelopment, which spans 10 acres within a larger 100-acre parcel, aims to replace the existing structures with a modern estate featuring 1,975 housing units.
During a Cabinet meeting at City Hall, Sakaja outlined the government’s plans, emphasizing fairness and transparency.
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The affected homeowners were compensated with Ksh.900,000 each to cover rental expenses while construction was underway.
Allotment letters were issued to the tenants, guaranteeing ownership of units in the new estate once the project was finalized.
Sakaja highlighted the project's transformative impact, noting that the redevelopment will expand the number of housing units significantly, creating a modern, serene environment for more residents.
The upgraded estate, dubbed 300 Woodley Village, will include amenities such as a swimming pool, a playground, and a shopping center, elevating the standard of urban living in Nairobi.
This project is part of broader plans to modernize various estates in Nairobi, including Bahati and Kariobangi. Sakaja emphasized the importance of adhering to legal frameworks and treating residents humanely during redevelopment.
He stated that compensating tenants and issuing formal guarantees before relocations sets a precedent for fairness in such initiatives.
Construction is set to commence in the coming months, and the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to improving living conditions for Nairobi residents while fostering trust through transparency and proper compensation measures.
