Nandi County is set to expand access to affordable housing and student accommodation under a KSh18 billion investment in housing projects, hostels and modern markets, as the Government advances its development programme across the region.
President William Ruto inspected the construction of the Kaptumo Affordable Housing Project and Kaptumo Modern Market in Aldai Constituency, highlighting investments aimed at expanding housing options and supporting local economic activity.
Under the Affordable Housing Programme, the KSh18 billion investment in Nandi County is expected to deliver 3,500 housing units, hostels accommodating 6,000 students from universities, technical colleges and Kenya Medical Training Colleges and 15 modern markets.
The housing component is intended to expand the availability of residential units, while the student hostels will provide accommodation for learners pursuing higher education and technical training.
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The inclusion of modern markets in the programme also links housing development with opportunities for traders to operate in improved business environments.
The inspection of the Kaptumo projects forms part of wider development activities across Nandi County, covering infrastructure, healthcare, electricity connectivity and commercial facilities.
In the health sector, construction has been launched on a new KSh270 million inpatient block at Meteitei Sub-County Hospital in Tinderet. The 50-bed facility is expected to increase the hospital’s capacity from 66 to 116 beds and serve 350,000 residents of Tinderet, Londiani and Muhoroni.
Electricity connectivity is also being expanded through a KSh2.1 billion programme targeting 23,000 households across Nandi County.
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Meanwhile, investments in road construction are expected to improve the movement of agricultural produce and strengthen connections between communities and markets.
The housing, education, accommodation and market projects form part of a broader development approach intended to expand access to essential facilities and create opportunities for economic participation.
The Government has said its development agenda is guided by the principle of Usawa Ni Sawa, with the stated aim of ensuring that no part of the country is left behind.
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