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President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating slums from cities and towns across Kenya to ensure that all Kenyans live in decent and dignified homes with access to essential social amenities.
Speaking in Kibera, Nairobi, during an inspection of the ongoing Affordable Housing Project, the President emphasized that the government’s goal is to uplift the living standards of those residing in informal settlements.
During his visit, President Ruto inspected the construction of the Kibera Soweto East Affordable Housing Project, which aims to deliver 4,054 housing units.
He announced that construction of an additional 15,000 units under Phase II will begin before the end of the year. Phase III, which will deliver 20,000 more units, is scheduled to start in January next year.
President Ruto also highlighted the government’s plans to build 40,000 housing units for families displaced from riparian reserves in Nairobi County.
Affordable Housing initiative is part of a broader strategy to provide affordable housing while addressing the challenges faced by those living in areas prone to flooding and other environmental hazards.
Accompanying the President were Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor Khodhe (commonly known as Jalang’o), and other government officials.
The Affordable Housing Programme is a key pillar of President Ruto’s development agenda, with the aim of transforming urban areas and providing millions of Kenyans with access to affordable, modern homes. By targeting informal settlements like Kibera, the government hopes to not only improve living conditions but also promote social equity and urban development.
