Inside newly finished Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret

President William Ruto formally handed over keys to 2,157 new homeowners at the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret City, completing a Ksh5.3 billion residential development under the government’s Affordable Housing Programme. The estate comprises 104 shops, a kindergarten, playgrounds, green spaces, a clubhouse, and a swimming pool.

Additional facilities planned include a junior school, two basketball courts, and a football pitch. This mixture of residential, commercial, and recreational areas aims to provide residents with easy access to essential services and leisure spaces, with shops potentially offering opportunities for local small businesses.

The completion of the Pioneer project places it among the housing developments delivered under the government’s initiative to increase access to affordable homes. However, potential buyers should consider the cost of purchasing a unit, eligibility requirements, and payment terms. The project has also created business opportunities for local artisans and workers.

President Ruto mentioned that Ksh264 million was allocated to 84 Jua Kali associations in Eldoret through project-linked opportunities. Nationally, across the North Rift, the value of these opportunities amounted to Ksh3.8 billion, compared to Ksh61 billion across the country. Local artists, including painters, were employed to decorate the housing blocks, providing work for individuals in the creative sector.