As President Dr William Ruto continues to actualize the government’s ambitious program of building affordable houses for Kenyans, Uasin Gishu County Governor Dr Jonathan Bii and his deputy Engineer John Barorot have encouraged interested staff and residents to register for the affordable housing contribution Boma Yangu portal.
While addressing County staff under the Department of Roads, Transport and Public Works at the county Yard, Governor Bii explained the importance of starting early contributions to secure an affordable house within the urban set-up.
“I encourage all of you to start making your contributions for affordable housing slowly. It’s high time we realised the importance of not constructing houses on the little land we have in our areas and utilising it only for agricultural purposes for economic empowerment, ” Governor Bii advised.
Further, Governor Bii and his deputy hailed the initiative and asked the county staff not to fear owning a house saying the program offers housing services to low and middle-income households and will eventually see many Kenyans become homeowners.
Affordable housing program in Uasin Gishu
President Ruto early this week launched two affordable housing sites in Eldoret – one at Kidiwa and another in Pioneer.
According to the President, the Kidiwa Housing Project which will see the construction of 220 units will engage more than 500 youth directly in construction and create close to 3000 indirect jobs.
In addition, the 506-unit Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Kapseret will generate over 10,000 jobs.
“The bold implementation of the Government’s Housing Programme will ensure that Kenyans have access to affordable and decent shelter,” the President said.
“This programme will also create jobs and enhance the quality of life of our youth. We cannot delay this transformation any further,” he added.
