Urithi Housing Cooperative will complete and hand over all housing projects currently under construction within the next 12 months.
Three of the pending projects, namely Utange - Mombasa, Gem2 and Rongai Homes are set for completion in the next quarter for handing over to members.
The cooperative that operates on the socio-economic model of providing affordable housing, has over the past six years, completed and handed over housing units in Springviews in Thika, Plainsview in Juja, Gem1 in Witeithie and Lanet Homes (Nakuru and Juja).
Chairman Samuel Maina says occasional delays in some projects due to some members being unable to lay their subscriptions on time has forced the cooperative to be innovative as to change their mobilization and conceptualization strategies that have previously slowed down and caused delays in delivery.
"The new strategies will now enable us clear the entire housing backlog and our members should not be worried of any further delays,” Maina said.
Under the affordable housing pillar, the government through the National Housing Corporation and collaboration with private sector players, intends to construct 500,000 units annually by using innovative construction methods and low cost building and construction materials.
“The government will achieve its dream fast if they partner with the saccos and cooperatives. Cooperatives and Saccos have structures, a wide geographical reach and most importantly members," Maina said
