[PHOTOS] Ruto launches Nandi affordable housing project

In Summary

Ruto was accompanied by his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu among other leaders from the region.
He said this was a chance to offer decent shelter to Kenyans without compromising on the acreage dedicated to farming.

16 January 2024 - 17:24

President William Ruto speaking to workers during the launch of Emgwen affordable housing projects in Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
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President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the launch of the construction of affordable housing units in Emgwen constituency, Nandi County.

Ruto was accompanied by his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekile Machogu among other leaders from the region.

President William Ruto lay a foundation stone for the construction of Emgwen affordable housing in Nandi on January 16, 2024.
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The project will consist of 220 units and will create more than 4,000 jobs, including the local Jua Kali which will be tasked with producing 1,200 doors costing at least Sh26 million.

President William Ruto launches Emgwen affordable housing projects in Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of the Emgwen affordable housing projects in Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
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President William Ruto and DP Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of Emgwen affordable housing projects in Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
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President William Ruto launches Emgwen affordable housing projects in Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto with other leaders during the launch of the Emgwen affordable housing projects in Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto launches Emgwen affordable housing projects in Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto speaking to workers during the launch of Emgwen affordable housing projects in Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto speaking to workerds during the launch of Emgwen affordable housing projects in Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
Image: PCS

The affordable housing project, Ruto said, offers an effective solution to the increasing pressure on land, especially in agriculturally-rich parts of the country.

He said this was a chance to offer decent shelter to Kenyans without compromising on the acreage dedicated to farming.