Ruto hands over 220 homes as Chepalungu Boma Yangu Estate sells out

President William Ruto has transferred ownership of 220 homes to residents of the Chepalungu Boma Yangu Affordable Housing Estate in Bomet County, Kenya. The majority of these units—99 percent—have already been purchased. The President emphasized that this project illustrates the increasing demand for affordable housing and reaffirmed the government's commitment to constructing more homes while safeguarding agricultural land from subdivision.

During the handover ceremony, Ruto explained that providing affordable housing in urban areas would allow more Kenyans to have homes near jobs and businesses, all while preserving farmland for food production. He stressed the importance of giving Kenyans decent homes in towns instead of continuing to break up productive land. The Chepalungu project includes 220 units across nine residential blocks, ranging from studios to three-bedroom homes, catering to various income levels under different categories.

The development, which began in May 2023, is nearly finished and ready for residents to move in. Essential infrastructure and utilities have been largely completed and are now operational. Ruto also announced that the government will continue with Phase Two of the project in the coming months to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in the region.

The total cost of the project is approximately Sh546.8 million. The President affirmed that the government will proceed with implementing additional affordable housing projects across counties to tackle the housing shortage, enhance urban planning, and promote dignified living for Kenyans.