Government launches affordable housing units in Nyandarua County

Nyandarua,

Friday, September 15, 2023

KNA by Antony Mwangi

The government has launched the construction of some 1000 houses in Ol Kalou town, Nyandarua County under the affordable housing project.

 The first phase will see the construction of some 100 houses, according to lands and public works cabinet secretary Zackary Njeru who launched the programme.

Mr Njeru noted that it is expected that the first phase be completed in the next one year.

 This, he said, will see people of Nyandarua who have been facing housing problems have a solution.

 "This one of the promises made by President William Ruto on the affordable housing programme. We have identified Nyandarua as one of the counties to benefit, “noted Njeru.

He said that the government was ready to supply the region with other amenities like hospitals in the areas that the houses will be constructed.

"These are the benefits that will come with the affordable housing project. We are committed as the department to make sure that these project is completed in collaboration with the county government," he noted.

Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha, hailed the move saying that it will also improve on the economy of the county as well as providing houses for the poor.

Badilisha regretted that most of his staff have been commuting from other towns like Nakuru and Nyahururu. "We have a real problem of housing especially here in Ol Kalou which is the county headquarters. "This will now be game changer for our people especially our staff. We want to thank the government for this initiative. We promise to give our full support to the contractor", he said.

Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho who was also present noted that the project will provide hundreds of jobs to the youths.

 "This is one of the solutions to the issue of joblessness in our county. We have enough expertise and we urge the contractor to make use of them," he said.

National Housing Corporation Chief Executive Officer David Mathu said that they will make sure that the project is completed on time.

"We want to assure residents that the project does not turn to be a white elephant. We have set good plans to see that the project is completed on time," he said.

Courtesy; KNA