President Ruto inspects progress at 1,746-unit Kabete Social Protection Estate

President William Ruto, accompanied by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and other senior officials, visited the Kabete Social Protection Estate on Wednesday to assess the progress of the ongoing residential development.

The project, managed under the Boma Yangu affordable housing framework, is designed to provide 1,746 housing units upon completion. Located in Westlands, the site is currently an active construction zone as contractors work toward delivering the multi-block estate.

During the site visit, the President was joined by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris and Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga. The delegation reviewed the architectural plans and the physical status of the eighteen residential blocks currently being erected.

Beyond the residential capacity, the estate is planned as a mixed-use environment. Technical briefs indicate the project will include commercial stalls, a dedicated kindergarten, and a clubhouse to serve the residents and the surrounding community.

The development focuses on family-oriented infrastructure, incorporating green spaces, basketball courts, and landscaped areas. A dedicated kids' play area and ample parking facilities are also part of the master plan to support the high-density living environment.

Construction at the site launched in March 2025, and the project aims to address the housing deficit for staff and students at nearby institutions, including the University of Nairobi’s Kabete Campus and the Kenya School of Government.

The site inspection follows a series of similar visits across the country as the government pushes for the completion of thousands of units under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. The President noted that these investments are vital for providing decent jobs to local workers and entrepreneurs in the Jua Kali sector.

Engineers on-site confirmed that the project includes modern utility services such as storm water management systems, fire hydrants, and internal water reticulation. The estate will also feature cabro-paved driveways and solar street lighting once the structural phases are finalized.