President William Ruto on Tuesday handed over keys to 180 new homeowners at the Milimani Boma Yangu Estate Phase I, marking a milestone in the government’s drive to expand access to affordable housing.
The project, managed by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, consists of 220 units and forms part of the broader national programme aimed at addressing Kenya’s housing deficit and improving living standards.
Expanding Home Ownership and Employment
During the handover ceremony, President Ruto emphasized the government’s commitment to delivering decent housing nationwide. He highlighted that the programme not only facilitates home ownership but also generates employment across the construction and related sectors.
“Today is a historic moment for the people of Milimani. We are handing over keys to more than 180 beneficiaries who will become homeowners. This demonstrates that the affordable housing programme is a reality. We will continue delivering these units while creating employment and supporting social infrastructure,” he said.
The project has provided jobs for artisans, masons, surveyors, electricians, and other construction workers, contributing to local economic activity in Kakamega County.
Nationwide Affordable Housing Expansion
Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga stated that similar projects are underway in all 47 counties. He encouraged Kenyans to apply for units through the Boma Yangu platform or via the USSD code *832#, citing rising demand for affordable housing.
The Milimani Phase I estate offers amenities including green spaces, street lighting, landscaped gardens, road networks, parking facilities, and other social infrastructure.
Milimani Phase II Laid Out
President Ruto also laid the foundation stone for Milimani Boma Yangu Estate Phase II, an expanded project expected to deliver 1,891 housing units. Phase II will comprise 947 affordable units, 392 social housing units, and 552 market-rate units.
The development will include schools, a community centre, commercial spaces, and supporting infrastructure, with completion scheduled for December 2027. The expansion reflects the government’s accelerated push to implement its nationwide affordable housing agenda.
