The Government through Affordable Housing Board (AHB) has committed to support Jua Kali sector in owning homes under the Affordable Housing Program (AHP).
While speaking at a consultative session in Nairobi, the Affordable Housing Board Chairperson Jeremiah Simu, said they will conduct countrywide sensitisation campaigns to woo more Jua Kali artisans to express their interest of owning houses through their associations’ leadership.
“We are committed to supporting the sector in acquiring homes under the Affordable Housing program, which is why we have developed a framework for working with Jua Kali sector members. Our goal is to reach out to the public, including the informal sector, in response to their call for home ownership opportunities,” he said.
The ongoing initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to provide dignified housing across the country.
Speaking during the forum, the Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations Chief Executive Officer, Richard Muteti, emphasized that the collaboration is designed to educate members of the sector on housing opportunities and how they can own homes.
“Beyond being stakeholders contributing to the Affordable Housing Program, we are actively involved in constructing the houses through our various skilled manpower. I will inform my members so they can become homeowners. We have successfully referenced the programme, and now we need to ensure more people take advantage of it,” said Mr Muteti.
The government has assured that every eligible individual, regardless of the level of income, can access the programme, with over 24 of the planned housing projects in the country nearing completion.
