Nairobi: The Sh536 million affordable housing project in Vihiga County is nearing its completion, with 96 percent of the work done. The project is expected to meet its completion deadline of October 10, 2025, and aims to tackle the issue of inadequate housing in the Milimani area of Vihiga County.
According to Kenya News Agency, the project comprises 220 units constructed at a cost of Sh536 million. This development is located on a 2.032-acre piece of land and features nine-story building blocks. The Vihiga County Director of Housing, Teresia Ooko, stated in an interview at the site that the project includes 100 two-bedroom units spread across five blocks, 40 three-bedroom units on two blocks, 20 one-bedroom units on one block, and 60 studio units on another block.
Ooko also provided details on the pricing of the units, indicating that a three-bedroom unit will be priced at Sh3 million, a two-bedroom unit at Sh2 million, a one-bedroom unit at Sh1.5 million, and a studio unit at Sh1 million. She encouraged prospective buyers to visit the Boma Yangu website to make a down payment of at least five percent of the unit's cost or whatever amount they can afford, with the assurance of acquiring the houses upon full payment.
The Director added that there has already been significant interest, with many people visiting the Boma Yangu website to begin the payment process, making it a competitive endeavor.