Kisumu County Government Initiates the Replacement of Old Housing


The Kisumu County Government has embarked on an ambitious housing renewal initiative aimed at replacing outdated and deteriorating housing units with contemporary high-rise residential buildings.

  Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga announced that this latest project in a series of urban regeneration efforts will commence on Thursday in the upscale Milimani estate of Kisumu. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Wanga stated that this development represents a significant advancement in the county government’s continuous efforts to enhance old estates, aligning them with the modern housing standards anticipated in urban areas. “We are replacing buildings that are no longer suitable for living with modern, well-designed housing units that embody the aspirations of a burgeoning city,” Wanga remarked. “This initiative is part of our extensive urban regeneration strategy that is unfolding throughout Kisumu.” The County is collaborating with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to construct housing in Milimani, which will consist of 162 modern apartments. Wanga indicated that the residential buildings will rise to nine stories, adhering to contemporary planning standards. “The project will also feature infrastructure enhancements such as an upgraded sewer and water system, paved pathways, security measures, and community amenities,” he added. While addressing the media in Kisumu at the site where the NSSF project will be inaugurated on Thursday, Wanga mentioned that the construction is anticipated to last 18 months, with completion aimed for early 2027. The City Manager noted that the Milimani project is one of several regeneration initiatives currently in progress as the county seeks to replace older housing units. The estates with aging housing units that have been demolished and are undergoing new construction include Lumumba, Makasembo, and Anderson. UN Habitat is also poised to commence construction in the estates of Arina, Mosque, Shaurimoyo, Kibuye, and Muhoroni.

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