Nairobi to build 30,000 low-cost houses

Nairobi, Sept. 17 -- The Nairobi county government plans to build at least 30,000 low-cost houses in four estates this financial year.

The plan will see the construction of 5,000 houses in Shauri Moyo, 20,000 in Makongeni, 3,000 in Starehe and another 2,000 units in Park Road Estates.

The low-cost housing plan is contained in the county government's annual development plan (CADP) for the financial year ending June 30, 2021.

The project is part of the county government's medium-term plan where priority will be given to developing an affordable and a review of county spatial planning framework.

"The low-cost project targets to put up 5,000 houses in Shauri Moyo, 20,000 houses in Makongeni, 3,000 houses in Starehe and 2,000 units in Park R...