The Kiambu County government has issued a notice to persons who have illegally seized land intended for the construction of affordable housing.
County Housing Board Chairperson Robert Waihenya stated that the majority of the public land designated for the projects has been taken, but that efforts are underway to reclaim it.
Waihenya stated during an assessment of the National Housing Board’s continuing building of 425 affordable units in Thika’s Depot area, which has cost Ksh 3.5 billion.
He divulged that at the Thika site, some individuals had grabbed space meant for a parking lot, but assured that both the county and national governments were out to ensure the land reverts back for the intended purpose.
The Nairobi Metropolitan Regional Director for Housing Don Kagicha said the latest Thika project is scheduled to be completed by 2026, and it is part of three others in the town.
Kagicha added that the national government is working in co-operation with regional governments to deliver President William Ruto’s pledge to enable Kenyans to own decent homes.
He said so far similar housing projects are ongoing in various areas including Ruiru, Nairobi, Machakos and other towns with many nearing completion.
The Thika Mucipal manager Gathii Kanyi said the county government plans to construct 25,000 housing units in the town and the national government project goes a long way to complement this.
