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Nakuru Affordable Housing project has been allocated public lands in Naivasha, Bahati and Molo sub-counties for the ambitious upcoming project to build 50,000 affordable housing units. This task of land identification was carried out by John Kihagi,County Director for Land, Planning, Housing and Urban Development, who led a team from the State Department of Housing on a site visit to assess the state of the proposed land preparation in the three regions selected. The primary purpose of the visit was to ensure preparations for the upcoming dedication ceremony for the launch of the project that is going to be presided over by President William Ruto and Nakuru County Gov. Susan Kihika which will be in the coming months. Kihagi said the Nakuru Affordable Housing project is a partnership between the national government and Nakuru County to boost urban economic growth, improve living conditions and create jobs for Nakuru County residents. In Nakuru County itself, affordable housing projects have alleviated widespread shortages in the country and provided decent housing for low and middle-income families, who often bear the brunt of slum life. This was milestone was noted when the Nakuru County Government recognized the success of affordable housing project in Bondeni, which built and sold off 600 affordable units.Overally, the affordable housing project aims to create social stability and give people a sense of belonging and security. President Ruto Launches Nakuru Affordable Housing Project Nakuru Affordable Housing Project was launched by President William Ruto as he completed his two-day working tour in the county. This project is part of the government’s plan to reduce the country’s housing deficit, which currently stands at two million units. The project, which runs in parallel with other programs across the country, aims to boost the economy by creating jobs for residents of the county. The President said he wants to fill the country’s housing shortage gap by providing about 200,000 homes every year under a strong and active list of 376 projects. According to the Spokesperson of State House, Mr Hussein Mohammed, housing projects are in various phases of development. Around 9,935 apartments are currently under construction. |
