Government Allocates Sh550 Million to Complete Stalled Civil Servant Housing in Makueni
The Kenyan government has earmarked Sh550 million to complete 162 civil servant houses in Makueni County that have remained unfinished for over three decades. President William Ruto, during a development tour of the county, said the funds will revive the stalled Civil Servants Housing Scheme, inactive since 1990. He also announced an additional Sh11 billion allocation for constructing 3,000 affordable housing units in Makueni, a move expected to transform the county’s urban landscape and generate employment for young people.
During his visit to Wote town, the President inspected ongoing work on a 755-unit affordable housing project, noting its impact on local development. He commissioned the Sh1.9 billion Kasikeu and Mikuyu bridges and link roads, aimed at improving mobility and mitigating flooding during the rainy season. In Kibwezi West Constituency, he launched construction of the Sh1 billion, 20-kilometre Emali–Matiliku road, part of the larger 42-kilometre Emali–Ukia corridor. The development tour was attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior, several Cabinet Secretaries, principal secretaries, MPs, and MCAs.
In addition to housing and road projects, the government plans to connect 18,000 households to electricity by June 2026 at a projected cost of Sh2 billion. President Ruto emphasized that these initiatives are part of a broader strategy to boost economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life for Makueni residents. By combining investment in housing, transport, and energy, the government aims to create a sustainable and inclusive development trajectory for the county.