Kenya Allocates KSh7.5 Billion for 3,000 Housing Units in Lamu
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The national government plans to spend KSh7.5 billion on 3,000 homes in Lamu County under the Affordable Housing Programme, with the units intended to support worker accommodation for the proposed Dangote East Africa Refinery.
The national government has announced a plan to allocate KSh7.5 billion toward the construction of 3,000 residential homes in Lamu County, according to Mjengo Hub. The state housing initiative forms part of broader preparations for the proposed Dangote East Africa Refinery project planned within the coastal region.
Speaking during a public address, President William Ruto said the investment under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) comes as an addition to existing residential developments already under way in the region, with capital allocations scheduled to support worker accommodation requirements linked to the industrial venture. A version of the announcement appeared in social media statements issued by the Executive Office of the President.
The proposed refinery is expected to require significant workforce capacity during both its development and operational phases, and housing infrastructure near the project site remains a central priority for local administrative planning. The development plan targets high-density residential structures to maximise land utilisation near economic hubs.
Regional planning authorities expect the addition of thousands of dwelling units to cushion the local rental market from sudden demand spikes when construction on the refinery begins. State officials emphasised that the funding commitment remains distinct from other existing civil engineering and social housing allocations active in coastal municipal districts.
Civil works for the project are expected to involve private contractors and state housing agencies operating under established public procurement guidelines. Transport links and maritime facilities at the Port of Lamu are designed to interface directly with major industrial investments planned for the region, while local business associations have consistently raised concerns about limited civic utilities and residential supply along the northern corridor.
Additional technical details on site selection, architectural designs and procurement schedules for the new housing project are expected to follow from the relevant line ministries.