{"id":9215,"date":"2024-09-11T13:55:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T13:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coasttimesdigital.com\/?p=9215"},"modified":"2024-09-11T19:56:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:56:25","slug":"jua-kali-sector-in-kwale-set-to-benefit-from-the-affordable-housing-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coasttimesdigital.com\/archives\/9215","title":{"rendered":"Jua Kali sector in Kwale set to benefit from the Affordable Housing Programme.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">By Agnetta Okwemba<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Jua Kali sector in Kwale is set to benefit from 72 items in the Affordable Housing Programme.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The units has been set aside for Jua Kali artisans in Kwale County.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">During an engagement forum organized by the Housing Department of Kwale, they aimed at sensitizing Jua Kali artisans about the ongoing projects, what is needed and its specifications.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The affordable House program\u00a0 is part of Kenya Kwanza&#8217;s agenda to provide affordable housing for citizens in every county.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">In the process, this intends to create jobs especially with the small entrepreneurs such as the Jua Kali artisans.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">According to John Karanja, Regional Director State Department of Housing, Kwale County&#8217;s project, Matuga site, was allocated half a billion with a duration of 18 months to its completion.<div style=\"width: 848px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-9215-1\" width=\"848\" height=\"478\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/coasttimesdigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/VID-20240911-WA0002-1.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/coasttimesdigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/VID-20240911-WA0002-1.mp4\">https:\/\/coasttimesdigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/VID-20240911-WA0002-1.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He said that leaders from registered Jua Kali associations will engage with contractors on what to be supplied through a contract.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The contract will then be signed and the contractor issues an LPO for the supply to begin.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Karanja said that the Matuga construction that begun in June 2024, is currently 10 % with Kindergarten at almost 80%.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Its completion is set to be in December 2025.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Matuga site has Block A and B sitting on 2.5 acres of land carrying 195 units.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Block A will have 9 floors and a Kindergarten whose construction is going on.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">It consists of social housing and affordable housing.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Karanja said that block B that is near the main road is set to have 10 floors and shops.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The area will also have\u00a0 a basketball pitch, affordable housing and market housing that is a bit more expensive than the rest.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;I have spoken with the contractors and the workers will be paid the prevailing market rates of Kwale County,&#8221; said Karanja.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He urged the leaders of the associations to bring forward any issues.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Registered associations were asked to be under one umbrella where finances can be facilitated incase of shortages.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This will be done through 3 banks,\u00a0 Equity, Sidian and HFC.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Kwale County will this year hold the Mashujaa Day celebrations that is themed &#8220;Boma Yangu&#8221;.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This is aimed at highlighting the success of the Affordable Housing Programme in the country and Coast region as well.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The county has a number of these programmes going on.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Among them is the Matuga site with 195 units, Diani Whitehouse having 152 units, Modern markets and Mabokoni\u00a0 that is planned to be a mini city with 2000 units.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">John Karanja urged Kwale residents make use of the opportunity and be part of the programme by eventually owning a unit.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Diani Jua Kali association chairman David Mwove welcomed the move saying that the project will help them improve economically.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;We appreciate the issue of inclusivity that the affordable housing project is using to involve us. We all want to take part in this programme,&#8221; he said.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Kwale town Jua Kali association chair Philemon Mwaita lauded the government for accomodating them saying the project will help them improve their living standards economically.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;The fact that they have called us for a meeting on matters inclusivity it means the government cares and is ready to work with everyone, &#8221; he added.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">His sentiments were echoed by Lydia Thaara also a jua Kali Member who said they are ready to supply all materials needed by contractors building the affordable houses in Kwale County<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Agnetta Okwemba The Jua Kali sector in Kwale is set to benefit from 72 items in the Affordable Housing Programme. The units has been set aside for Jua Kali artisans in Kwale County. 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