[PHOTOS]: Ruto launches Starehe Affordable Housing Project

'The Starehe point' which will house over 6,000 units

In Summary
  • The GulfCap Real Estate is building affordable housing projects both in Mombasa and Nairobi.
  • The selling price for the units will be starting from Sh1.155 million.
President William Ruto during the ground-breaking at Starehe Affordable Housing Project on Monday
President William Ruto during the ground-breaking at Starehe Affordable Housing Project on Monday
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President William Ruto on Monday launched the affordable housing project in Starehe, Nairobi county. 

DP Rigathi Gachagua receiving President William Ruto at the launch of affordable housing in Starehe
DP Rigathi Gachagua receiving President William Ruto at the launch of affordable housing in Starehe
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Ruto was received by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who was accompanied by Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Members of Parliament and MCAs. 

President William Ruto with Eala MP Suleiman Shahbal in Nairobi on March 6,2023
President William Ruto with Eala MP Suleiman Shahbal in Nairobi on March 6,2023
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This will be Ruto's 5th Affordable Housing Project launch this year after Homa Bay, Ruiru, Kibera and Shauri Moyo.

President William Ruto planting a tree during the launch of affordable housing in Starehe on March 6,2023
President William Ruto planting a tree during the launch of affordable housing in Starehe on March 6,2023
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The facility, according to GulfCap Real Estate owner Suleiman Shahbal will include children's playgrounds, a swimming pool, a gym and greenery.

Sports facilities, community centres, Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, outdoor communal recreational facilities and food courts. 

The GulfCap Real Estate is building AHP for Mombasa and Nairobi.

President William Ruto arriving at the launch of affordable housing in Starehe
President William Ruto arriving at the launch of affordable housing in Starehe
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“GulfCap Real Estate‘s philosophy revolves around building a lifestyle, not just apartments hence the sharp focus on providing facilities touching on every aspect of the well-being of homeowners." 

President William Ruto at the launch of affordable housing in Starehe
President William Ruto at the launch of affordable housing in Starehe
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'The Starehe point' which will house over 6,000 units composed of one, two, three-bedroom and shop typologies.

The selling price for the units will start from Sh1.155 million.

President William Ruto interacting with citizens at the launch of affordable housing in Starehe
President William Ruto interacting with citizens at the launch of affordable housing in Starehe
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