Editor's Review

He detailed that the completed units included single-room and one-bedroom houses.


President William Ruto on Thursday, November 21, announced the completion of 4,888 affordable housing units across the country.

While delivering the State of the Nation Address in Parliament, the Head of State indicated that the government would now embark on selling the housing units.

He detailed that the completed units included single-room and one-bedroom houses.

"Today marks a significant milestone in our journey towards providing decent and affordable housing for all. After two years of hard work under the affordable housing program, I am proud to announce the launch of the sale of 4,888 housing units now in completion, across 21 social housing projects. These units, comprising studios, one-bedroom, twobedroom, and three-bedroom homes, are tailored to meet the needs of our people, offering 1041 social housing units, 2133 affordable housing units, and 1714 affordable middle-class housing units in 24 counties," Ruto stated. 

File image of President William Ruto at an affordable housing programme.

Additionally, the houses will target all categories of Kenyans from the poor to the middle class.

With this regard, the President revealed that there were 1041 social housing units, 2133 affordable housing units, and 1714 affordable middle-class housing units in 24 counties.

"I invite every Kenyan citizen above the age of 18 to join this historic journey towards homeownership. Guided by our principle of fairness - one ID, one house - every eligible Kenyan is encouraged to express interest, visit these developments, view the show houses, and engage with our on-site staff, who are ready to assist," remarked Ruto. 

Consequently, he assured Kenyans that the house allocations would be done transparently without any prejudice.

"The allocation process will be transparent and equitable, ensuring that every qualified applicant has an equal opportunity to own a home.”

Interested Kenyans can access information on all affordable housing projects on Boma Yangu: https://www.bomayangu.go.ke/projects.