President William Ruto on Tuesday handed over 1,080 newly completed housing units to residents of Mukuru Kwa Njenga in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in the government’s Affordable Housing Programme.
Visibly elated, the Head of State used the occasion to silence critics who had doubted the viability of the project. Amid songs of praise, Bible verses, and even a public prayer, Ruto hailed the handover as a turning point for many families previously living in deplorable conditions.
“I am happier than you because my dream has been achieved,” Ruto declared. “They told me it was not possible, that I was a liar. But today I am here handing over keys. Has it not been possible?”
Describing the moment as one of the most meaningful in his political career, President Ruto emphasized that the initiative was about more than housing—it was about restoring dignity. “These keys do not just open doors, they open homes into dignity,” he said.
He revealed that this is just the first phase, with an additional 5,000 units set for handover by August or September, and another 5,000 in the new year. The government ultimately plans to deliver 13,000 units in the area.
So far, the project has injected Ksh.11 billion into construction and neighbourhood infrastructure, part of a broader Ksh.28 billion infusion into the economy through the affordable housing initiative.
Beyond shelter, the development is expected to stimulate economic activity. “Corner shops, clinics, gyms, salons, digital startups—young people will turn this into a vibrant community,” the president said.
The Mukuru site boasts modern infrastructure including 3.2 km of roads, 9 km of walkways, 3.9 km of sewer lines, and 14,321 square metres of parking space. It also houses a fire station, health centre, daycare facilities, a strip mall, water storage tanks with a 5-million-litre underground capacity, and 32 transformer houses.
Ruto urged aspiring homeowners to register on the Boma Yangu platform, promising continued transparency and opportunity under his administration.
“This is just the beginning,” he concluded. “We are building not just houses, but a future.”
Written By Rodney Mbua
