Kapsuswa Affordable Homes project enters final phase

The Kapsuswa Affordable Housing Project in Soi Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, is now 98 per cent complete, with contractors undertaking the final finishing works ahead of the handover of the 220 housing units.

Beyond delivering quality and affordable homes, the project has become a catalyst for employment, improved security and socio-economic transformation within the surrounding community.

According to Clerk of Works Edwin Ogola, the development comprises nine residential blocks designed to accommodate different household needs.

“The project consists of nine residential blocks with a total of 220 housing units. These include 100 two-bedroom units spread across five blocks, 40 one-bedroom units in two blocks, 20 three-bedroom units in one block, and 60 studio apartments in another block,” he says.

The housing development is complemented by supporting infrastructure, including cabro-paved roads and walkways, internal driveways, an elevated water tower and a 120,000-litre water reservoir that will provide a reliable water supply for future residents.

While the physical structures are nearly complete, the project’s impact has already been felt across the local community.

At the peak of construction, the project employed approximately 300 workers, the majority drawn from neighbouring villages. As construction entered its final phase, the workforce was scaled down to about 27 workers who are completing the remaining finishing works.

“From the beginning, we made it a priority to engage local residents. The community welcomed the opportunity because many people were able to earn an income and support their families,” says Ogola.

The project has also contributed to improved security around the neighbouring Kamukunji Estate. Before construction began, unemployment and youth idleness had contributed to insecurity within the area. By creating employment opportunities for local youth, the project has helped restore hope while reducing crime and anti-social behaviour.

“Many young people who were previously unemployed found work here. Today, they are earning a living, supporting their families and making a positive contribution to their community,” Ogola says.

In addition to housing and employment, the project has invested in community development.

The construction team upgraded the assembly area of a neighbouring school and constructed a new entrance gate, improvements that were warmly received by the school’s administration as a meaningful contribution to education and community welfare.

As the Kapsuswa Affordable Housing Project approaches completion, it stands as more than a housing development. It demonstrates how strategic public investment can simultaneously expand access to decent housing, create employment, stimulate local economies and improve the quality of life for surrounding communities.