The Kiambu Affordable Housing Project under the national Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) is making strong progress, bringing much-needed decent homes closer to employment centres while easing housing pressure around Nairobi.
Launched in October 2025, the project spans 14 blocks and will deliver 1,977 housing units. These include studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments distributed across social, affordable, and market-rate segments to serve different income groups.
The development features complimentary amenities such as 39 shops, a kindergarten, a clubhouse, garbage receptacle areas, an underground water tank, and a power house, designed to create a self-sustaining community environment.
Clerk of Works Jane Wanjiru has praised the contractor for strictly adhering to quality standards while maintaining good pace, confirming that the project remains well on course.
“We are impressed by the contractor’s commitment to both quality and timelines. The workmanship is up to standard, and the project is progressing very well. We are confident it will be delivered as scheduled,” said Wanjiru.
The project continues to deliver significant economic benefits to the county by sustaining an average workforce of 200 people on site. It has also stimulated local enterprises through supply chains and retail opportunities, thereby injecting income into surrounding households and boosting the local economy.
The initiative directly addresses the growing demand for decent and accessible housing in Kiambu, reducing urban pressure on Nairobi while significantly improving residents’ quality of life.
Once completed, the estate is expected to set a benchmark for integrated, community-centered housing developments in the region.
By Kipkorir Felix
