Kericho's Sh778m Majengo-Talai housing project reaches 63% as 324 units take shape
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The Sh778.2 million Majengo-Talai Affordable Housing Project in Kericho Town is 63 per cent complete, with 324 units under construction as the county's pipeline grows to about 4,852 homes.
The National Government's Sh778.2 million Majengo-Talai Affordable Housing Project in Kericho Town has reached 63 per cent completion, with 324 residential units under construction under the Affordable Housing Programme.
The progress was disclosed during a meeting of the National Government Development County Implementation Coordination and Management Committee (NGD-CICMC), chaired by Kericho East Deputy County Commissioner Stella Wanyela. County Director of Housing Annabel Wangari presented the implementation report, covering construction progress, projects awaiting commencement, procurement processes and planned institutional accommodation facilities.
According to the report, the government is pursuing affordable housing developments of about 4,852 residential units across Kericho County. The Sh5.9 billion Chelimo Affordable Housing Project is expected to deliver 2,280 units, while the 300-unit Kipkelion West and 300-unit Londiani projects have been handed over and are at the mobilisation stage.
In Bureti, the proposed 300-unit project has been awarded, while the 756-unit Kericho Survey Camp development is awaiting contract award. The proposed 300-unit projects in Soin and Belgut are undergoing procurement evaluation.
Beyond housing, seven technical and higher learning institutions in the county are earmarked for student accommodation totalling 4,340 bed spaces at an estimated Sh1.72 billion. The institutions are Kipsinende Technical and Vocational College, Belgut Technical Training Institute, University of Kabianga, Kimasian Technical and Vocational College, Sigowet Technical and Vocational College, Kericho Township Technical and Vocational College and Kapkatet Technical and Vocational College. At Bureti Polytechnic in Kapkatet, an additional 340-bed facility is planned at an estimated Sh144.8 million.
The housing and student accommodation schemes form part of national government projects valued at approximately Sh15.8 billion across Kericho County, whose implementation is reviewed through the NGD-CICMC to track construction milestones, procurement status and planned investments.