Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has reassured Kenyans that the Affordable Housing program is progressing as planned, urging citizens to register as homeowners and disregard negative claims from some politicians.

During a two-day tour of Uasin Gishu and Nandi Counties, accompanied by Affordable Housing Board CEO Joe Mutugu and local leaders including Uasin Gishu Governor Dr Jonathan Bii, PS Hinga highlighted that approximately 8,807 housing units have been completed, with over 270,000 units at various construction stages nationwide.

Ongoing Housing and Market Projects

  • In Uasin Gishu, projects under construction include Pioneer Affordable Housing Project (2,252 units), Kidiwa phases 1 and 2 (220 and 1,800 units respectively), Eldoret Railway City (2,231 units), and Kimumu Affordable Housing Project (226 units).
  • In Nandi County, 2,685 affordable housing units and 4,680 student housing units are underway, alongside 15 modern and ESP markets.
  • Student accommodation developments include Kaiboi Polytechnic Student Village (1,020 beds) and Mosoriot KMTC Student Village (580 beds), addressing the long-standing shortage of safe student housing.
  • Modern markets such as Eldoret 64 Modern Market, Kapsabet Modern Market, Nandi Hills Modern Market, Kaptumo Modern Market, and Kabujoi ESP Market are being developed to support traders with modern amenities.

Government Commitment and Community Benefits

PS Hinga emphasized the government's commitment to delivering these projects by Mashujaa Day in October, highlighting the social and economic benefits including job creation, support for local contractors, and empowerment of the informal Jua Kali sector supplying materials like doors and windows.

CEO Joe Mutugu noted that the housing levy funding has enabled significant progress, financing about 24 projects worth approximately KSh 15.7 billion in Nandi County alone, leaving a lasting infrastructure legacy.

PS Hinga encouraged residents to register on the Boma Yangu platform to access upcoming projects such as Kaptumo Affordable Housing Project (190 units), Nandi Hills Affordable Housing Project (742 units), and Chesumei Affordable Housing Project (1,080 units) located in Kapsabet town.

He also addressed concerns about misinformation, warning against politicians who previously supported the Affordable Housing initiative but now dissuade participation for personal gain.

"The government has provided an opportunity for all Kenyans, regardless of socio-economic status, to become homeowners. This is not a privilege but a right," PS Hinga stated.