Young people in Uasin Gishu County are increasingly embracing the Government’s Affordable Housing Programme, saying it offers them an opportunity to secure homes and build assets early in life without the financial pressure associated with buying land and constructing houses. Among them is 23-year-old Shammah Kipkemboi from Turbo Sub-County, who has registered for a studio unit under the social housing category at the Pioneer Housing Project in Kapseret Sub-County. Speaking to the Kenya News Agency (KNA), Kipkemboi said he decided to join the programme because he wanted to secure his housing future while still young. “The reason I am here is because I want to secure my housing future right now. It is an opportunity that I have been able to take part in, and I believe it is important for young people to think about securing their future while they are still young,” he said. Kipkemboi said he had paid a deposit of Sh32,000 and would pay monthly installments of Sh3,800 towards the studio unit, which costs Sh640,000. He said his parents, who introduced him to the programme after beginning their own application about a year ago, would support him with payments for the first five months before he assumes full responsibility. The Kenya School of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (KSTVET) student, who is undertaking his teaching practice at the Eldoret National Polytechni...
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