Jobs at Blue Valley keep Nyeri youth away from crime
Employment opportunities created by the ongoing Blue Valley Affordable Housing Project are helping keep young people in the Nyeri neighbourhood engaged in productive work, while allowing local residents to acquire new skills and earn a living. Among those benefiting is Veronica Wachira, a Blue Valley resident who joined the project as a casual worker. Two […] The post Jobs at Blue Valley keep…
The ongoing Blue Valley Affordable Housing Project in Nyeri is creating employment opportunities that are keeping local youth engaged in productive work, according to Veronica Wachira, a resident who benefited from the initiative. Wachira, who started as a casual worker two years ago, now works in precast production, making window sills and other construction components.
She credits the project for providing her with skills she would otherwise have had to pay for. Wachira notes that the employment opportunities have also transformed the character of the neighbourhood, as fewer young people are seen idle on the streets due to new work engagements. The project, which commenced on 15 July 2024 and is targeted for completion on 15 January 2026, has reached 88.2 per cent physical progress.
Major structural works have been completed in three residential blocks, and finishing activities continue. Supporting infrastructure, such as a borehole, underground water tanks, weighbridge, and site facilities, is also advancing. Wachira hopes the employment opportunities will persist as the project progresses to subsequent phases, emphasizing that these opportunities are significant in providing livelihoods to the local community.
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