The National government’s Affordable Housing Project is finally taking shape in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
A team from the national government, led by the area Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Solomon Kitio and the county Director of Housing Edwin Chepsiror, visited the site in the Kidiwa area of Soy Sub County to assess the progress of the project, which has so far taken two months.
However, upon inspection, Kitio decried the slow progress of the works and urged the site engineer to move with speed and ensure completion of the project within the agreed timelines.
He indicated that they will closely monitor the progress of the work to ensure efficiency and finalisation within the specified time limit of one year.
The deputy county commissioner urged the contractor to mobilise all the resources available to ensure the project moves at a recommendable pace.
Kitio also appealed to the contractor to offer employment opportunities to jobless youths in the area to ensure adequate manpower.
On his part, the Director of Housing revealed that the project, which has so far taken two months, is at 8 per cent completion and that they were looking forward to seeing its successful implementation.
Chepsiror enumerated some of the benefits residents have so far gained from the venture, including job opportunities aimed at improving their livelihoods.
He affirmed that the site was employing 110 people from the area on a daily basis, with labourers being paid Sh600 per day while skilled personnel earned Sh1000.
Consequently, many of those already engaged in the housing programme, including persons with disabilities, have commended the government for this rare opportunity, which has also improved the state of security in the area since some of those who used to commit petty crimes because of idleness have now found a job to do and at least earn a living.
By Ekuwam Sylvester
