{
  "id": 15614649,
  "title": "Ruto Hands Over Keys to 2,157 Homeowners at Sh5.3bn Eldoret Housing Project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ruto-hands-over-keys-to-2-157-homeowners-at-sh5-3bn-eldoret-housing",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T14:46:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/ruto-hands-over-keys-to-2157-homeowners-at-sh5-3bn-eldoret-housing-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto has handed over keys to 2,157 residents at the Sh5.3 billion Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The ceremony, held on Sunday evening, showcased the project's completion and demonstrated the government's commitment to providing decent housing and creating jobs. The estate, featuring 15 blocks and 104 shops, includes residential units, commercial spaces, recreational facilities, social amenities, a kindergarten, playgrounds, green open spaces, a clubhouse, and a swimming pool. The project prioritized locally manufactured construction materials, with 97% sourced from Kenya, and employed over 50 Jua Kali associations. The affordable housing programme has supported local artisans, small businesses, and construction workers, creating more than 2 million jobs by the end of 2027.",
  "summary": "The handover ceremony, held on Sunday evening, marked the completion of the Sh5.3 billion development, which features residential units, commercial spaces, recreational facilities and social amenities.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}