Construction Of 500 Affordable Housing Units In Gatundu South Commences
Gatundu South MP GG Kagombe groundbreaking the affordable housing programme in Gatundu Tow
By John Kamau
The government has kicked off the construction of about 500 affordable housing units in Gatundu South, Kiambu County as it strives to accelerates implementation of its affordable housing agenda in the country.
The project, estimated to cost KSh1.3 billion, which will include relocation of government offices that will be affected by the project, is projected to be completed in 18 months.
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe said that the project comes at a time the region is experiencing shortage of housing facilities for students, workers and residents.
Speaking during the launch, Kagombe noted that academic institutions that have opened up in the area including the Kenya Medical Training College, Mama Ngina University College and Gatundu Technical Training Institute have a population of more 5000 students, a population that has increased demand for housing units.
“We also have new settlements coming up in various areas across the constituency. They will attract investors and workers who will require housing facilities. This programme is timely to address this as well as bridge the gap that we are currently experiencing,” Kagombe said.
He quipped that the project will transform the town, which is home to the Country’s first and fourth Presidents; Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and Uhuru Kenyatta, adding that it will go a long a way in enhancing investments in the region.
The lawmaker noted that key amenities have been put in place to accelerate the town’s growth including a sewerage system, modern health facilities, and sufficient water supply from Ng’enda, Kiganjo and Thiririka dams as well as an improved transport system.
Besides playing a pivotal role in transforming the town, Kagombe noted that the project will create job opportunities for more than 1000 youths, disclosing that the contractor is under instructions to source skilled and non-skilled labour locally.
“We have numerous projects that have been completed and others are on the verge of completion and they are all geared towards transforming the lives and livelihoods of Gatundu residents. Our town and constituency will be transformed once all projects are fully implemented. Again, it’s a noble opportunity for our people to secure employment slots and improve their living standards,” the MP said.
The MP noted that most offices offering government services that will be affected by the project will be relocated under one roof, which will further ease access of the services by residents.
“Several offices will be affected by this project but we have proper plans to have them relocated for continuity of efficient service delivery to our people,” he noted.
The MP was accompanied by some state officials, the contractor and the area Deputy County Commissioner Rose Chege.
Locals led by Lucy Waithera and John Kimani hailed the project as a transformative one adding that it will help address joblessness among youths in the area. She noted that already several youths have been hired as drivers and machine operators.
“I plead with our youths to seize this opportunity and secure jobs so that they can transform their lives,” Kimani said.
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