President Ruto rolls out massive affordable housing projects in Busia County

President William Ruto said the initiative will transform towns and expand access to decent and affordable homes while creating jobs for thousands of youths, women, and workers in the manufacturing sector.

The President spoke after laying the foundation stone for the Bumbe Technical Training Institute hostel development.

The 340-bed capacity hostel will provide better accommodation for some of the institution’s 3,500 students.

It will feature amenities such as study areas, food stalls, shops, a minimart, a laundromat, a guardhouse, and an underground water tank, among others.

At the same time, the President expressed his commitment to ensuring all the projects are completed within the set timelines, saying every major city and town in Kenya is now a beneficiary of the Affordable Housing Program.

During an inspection tour of the Boma Yangu Funyula Housing Project in Funyula, the President urged Kenyans not to be misled by selfish politicians, noting that the housing program will benefit generations to come.

The Funyula AHP project will deliver 955 housing units comprising 10 blocks of social, affordable, and market-rate housing.

“We have provided opportunities for locals to hone their skills in their crafts by engaging them as casual laborers, semi-skilled workers, and professionals. We have also partnered with local jua kali artisans to provide fabricated doors and windows as we seek to boost the economy of the region,” he added.

It has already provided employment opportunities for over 300 youths, both directly and indirectly.

The President also presided over the groundbreaking of the Amukura Teachers Training College hostels, the Alupe University Students’ Housing located in Teso South Constituency, the laying of the foundation stone for the construction of Phase One of the Boma Yangu Busia ATC Estate in Matayos Constituency, and the launch of the Busia County Strategic Market in Malaba Town.

The Alupe student hostel will consist of twin blocks with a capacity of 840 beds and will include essential facilities such as a basketball court, a swimming pool, and a student center.

The Busia ATC Phase One project is a major housing development comprising 11 residential blocks with a total of 1,025 units in three categories: social, affordable, and market-rate. It integrates essential infrastructure, including green spaces, community amenities, and commercial areas, to ensure a complete living environment.

The project, according to the government, has provided over 1,000 employment opportunities for locals, both directly and indirectly, while jua kali artisans will be engaged to supply windows and doors for the project.