Kisumu: The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has partnered with the Kisumu County Government to construct 164 modern housing units at Milimani Estate, marking a major milestone in the city's ambitious urban renewal programme. The project, a joint venture between NSSF and the County Government, will be officially launched on Thursday, October 9, in a groundbreaking ceremony presided over by Governor Prof Anyang' Nyong'o and NSSF Managing Trustee and CEO David Koross.
According to Kenya News Agency, the development will comprise 102 two-bedroom units and 62 three-bedroom apartments with domestic servant quarters (DSQs), built up to nine floors (G+9) in line with modern building standards. Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga stated that the 18-month project is part of a broader plan to regenerate old estates and transform Kisumu into a model modern city. 'We are implementing what we call urban regeneration. The old houses in Milimani are no longer fit for modern living, and we are now replacing them with high-quality, sustainable homes that match the city's new standards,' said Wanga.
He added that the project will also integrate key infrastructure improvements, including upgraded water and sewer systems, paved walkways, and enhanced security installations. The Milimani development is one among several ongoing and planned estate renewal projects across Kisumu, including Lumumba, Makasembo, Anderson, and Mosque estates, with more expected in Kibuye, Kaloleni, and Obunga under the county's geospatial housing plan.
'By the end of Governor Nyong'o's administration, Kisumu will have close to nine urban regeneration and affordable housing schemes either completed or under construction,' Wanga said. The urban renewal programme aligns with UN-Habitat's housing model standards and is expected to improve living conditions, expand affordable housing access, and optimise land use within the city. The Milimani project follows similar regeneration efforts launched earlier in Lumumba and Makasembo, signaling Kisumu's steady transformation into a modern, livable urban hub.