Govt To Promote Local Construction Materials Production

By John Kariuki

The Government would like to put up an industrial park for the manufacture of construction materials at EAPCC in Athi River. Dr Juma Mukhwana the PS Industry added that this will go along way in supporting the Government’s agenda on affordable housing.

Kenya identifies affordable housing as a top priority with a goal of adding 500,000 homes in the next five years.

Kenya is a populous and growing country with close to 50 million people,. As the economy continues to expand, more Kenyans are leaving rural regions for more urban areas in search of higher paying careers. This trend has created a demand for additional housing in cities such as Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu among others.

Recognizing this need, the Government of Kenya (GOK) identified Affordable Housing as one of four top priorities and has a goal of adding an additional 500,000 homes over the next five year