Residents of Mukuru Kwa Njenga in Nairobi’s Embakasi South began a new chapter on May 20, 2025, as they received keys to brand-new social housing units.
Spanning 56 acres and comprising 13,248 housing units, the Mukuru project is a testament to the government’s commitment to providing dignified living spaces for all Kenyans.
The development features a mix of bedsitters (5,616 units across 26 blocks), one-bedrooms (3,024 units in 14 blocks) and two-bedrooms (4,608 units across 48 blocks).
These homes are designed to cater to various income levels, which are social housing for those earning Sh20,000 and below, affordable housing for those earning up to Sh149,000 and upper-middle-income units for higher earners.
Pricing is structured under a rent-to-own model where bedsitters go for Sh3,900 per month, one-bedroom (Sh4,000) and two-bedroom (Sh5,000).
Prices, however, exclude service charges, with water and electricity being billed separately based on usage.
