Building the Future in Milimani, Kakamega Town

The landscape of Kakamega Town is subtly transforming, signalling a significant stride toward addressing Kenya's critical housing deficit. At the heart of this change is the Lurambi Affordable Housing Project, a visionary initiative located in the established Milimani area. The project is a key pillar of the national government's Big Four Agenda, specifically targeting the provision of half a million new homes across the country. By focusing on Kakamega County, this initiative confirms that urban development and improved living standards are being prioritised beyond the nation's traditional major cities.

Latest reports indicate that the contractor is currently putting final touches on the project, with the overall completion rate standing impressively at seventy-eight percent. The Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency, Eliud Owalo, recently inspected the site, confirming the rapid progress and the imminent handover of the units. This development, spearheaded by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, is estimated to cost approximately Sh472 million. The project will deliver a total of two hundred and twenty modern housing units to the residents of Kakamega and the wider Western region.

The available units are a diverse mix designed to cater to various financial and family needs. The unit typologies include sixty studio apartments, twenty one-bedroom units, one hundred two-bedroom units, and forty three-bedroom units. This variety ensures that essential housing is accessible to low and middle-income earners in the county. Prices start from an accessible KES 640,000 for a social studio unit, demonstrating a true commitment to affordability. The project is strategically located adjacent to the Kakamega State Lodge lane along the Kakamega Airstrip road, offering a prime residential location.

The Lurambi project goes beyond simple shelters, with plans incorporating essential social and commercial facilities designed to foster a self-sufficient and vibrant neighbourhood. The development’s master plan adheres strictly to the Affordable Housing Program Development Framework Guidelines, ensuring quality and sustainability are integral to the design. Furthermore, this initiative has generated significant employment, providing jobs for over one hundred workers on site and creating a market for products from the local Jua Kali sector.

The government continues to urge all potential homeowners to register on the Boma Yangu digital portal to express their interest in owning a unit.