The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has warned members of the public about conmen fraudulently claiming to be directors and presenting supply opportunities in President William Ruto’s Affordable Housing Project.
KFS specifically urged Forest Industry Investors to remain vigilant, as these fraudsters are falsely asserting that they have an agreement with the Service to purchase forest materials for the project.
“Kenya Forest Service wishes to warn members of the Public and in particular Forest Industry Investors to beware of unscrupulous conmen who are fraudulently claiming to be the Director(s) of the Affordable Housing Project,” KFS said in statement.
“Please note that these claims are false. The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has not entered into any agreements with the Affordable Housing Project to supply timber, either directly or through investors.”
KFS Warns of Fraudsters
The Forest Service emphasized that it communicates with investors transparently and strictly in accordance with established laws and processes.
KFS also highlighted that the Affordable Housing Project, led by the President, is recognized for its significant potential to create employment and positively impact the economy.
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It advised that any communication suggesting a financial transaction or agreement related to this project should be directly verified with them to ensure its legitimacy.
“We advise all Forest Industry Investors and the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious communications to KFS or to the nearest police station,” KFS said.
About Affordable Housing Programme
President Ruto launched the Affordable Housing initiative to create a new generation of homeowners with favorable ownership terms, including monthly payments as low as Ksh 5,000.
The program, which began after the Head of State took office in September 2022, aims to construct 250,000 houses annually to bridge the housing gap and alleviate the burden on low-income earners.
Targeting over 6.5 million Kenyans living in slums and informal settlements, the programme also seeks to transform the lives of those at the bottom of the economic pyramid by creating jobs, providing decent housing, and reducing the fragmentation of agricultural land.
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The government has completed and delivered 1,189 affordable homes since the project began.
This includes 584 units in Buxton Phase One and 605 units in the Nakuru Bondeni Affordable Housing project.
Currently, 8,872 units from the 2018 to 2022 cycle are under construction. This includes 1,562 units in Pangani Affordable, 1,800 in Bachelors Jeevanjee Estate, 1,850 in Buxton Point Phase, and 4,118 in Make Gardens.
Additionally, 19,965 ongoing affordable housing projects will be launched soon in 38 locations across the country.
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