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[PHOTOS] President Ruto applauds near-completion of 220-unit Vihiga Housing Project

The works now stands at 96 percent complete.

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by FELIX KIPKEMOI

In-pictures04 October 2025 - 19:48
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  • Our ambition is to deliver 200,000 affordable homes every year, not just as shelter but as engines of jobs,” Ruto said.
  • He added that nearly 170,000 housing units are currently under construction across the country, generating 320,000 jobs. The number of jobs is expected to rise to 650,000 as the programme expands.
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President William Ruto in one of the rooms at the Vihiga affordable housing project/PCS 




President William Ruto on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the progress of the 220-unit Boma Yangu Vihiga Estate in Vihiga County, noting that construction works are now 96 percent complete.

During the inspection, the Head of State said the project reflects the government’s broader ambition to provide affordable housing while creating employment opportunities.

“Impressed by the progress of the 220-unit Boma Yangu Vihiga Estate, Vihiga County, which now stands at 96 percent complete. Our ambition is to deliver 200,000 affordable homes every year, not just as shelter but as engines of jobs,” Ruto said.

He added that nearly 170,000 housing units are currently under construction across the country, generating 320,000 jobs. The number of jobs is expected to rise to 650,000 as the programme expands.

The Boma Yangu initiative forms part of the government’s strategy to increase access to affordable housing while boosting economic activity through construction-related employment.

President William Ruto, accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, inspect the Vihiga affordable housing project on October 4, 2025/PCS 

He stated that the government's ambition is to deliver 200,000 affordable homes every year, not just as shelter but as engines of jobs.

Already, nearly 170,000 units are under construction, creating 320,000 jobs, a number that will rise to 650,000 as the programme scales.

President William Ruto, accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and other leaders, inspect the Vihiga affordable housing project on October 4, 2025/PCS 
President William Ruto address workers during a site visit to the ongoing Vihiga affordable housing project/PCS 
President William Ruto address workers during a site visit to the ongoing Vihiga affordable housing project/PCS 
A section of the Vihiga affordable housing project/PCS 
A section of workers at the Vihiga affordable housing project in Vihiga County/PCS 
President William Ruto, accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, inspect the Vihiga affordable housing project on October 4, 2025/PCS 
President William Ruto, accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, inspect the Vihiga affordable housing project on October 4, 2025/PCS 
President William Ruto, accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, inspect the Vihiga affordable housing project on October 4, 2025/PCS 

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