Nakuru County Secretary, Dr Samuel Mwaura, has strongly refuted rumours suggesting the county’s intention to demolish and evict tenants from county houses in Nakuru Town East sub-county for an affordable housing project. Dr Mwaura dismissed these claims as baseless propaganda. In an address to the concerned tenants, Dr Mwaura assured…
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Nakuru County Executive Supports Gilgil Municipal Board’s Development Initiatives
The County Executive for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Hon John Kihagi, attended a special meeting organized by the Gilgil Municipal Board. Chaired by Joseph Theuri, the meeting focused on capacity-building and discussions regarding the Draft Integrated Development Plan (IDeP). This plan outlines flagship projects for implementation in the financial…
Continue Reading....Revitalizing Urban Centers: Nakuru’s Affordable Housing Initiative Takes Shape
Nakuru County Government is actively working towards the revitalization of urban centers that have faced decay over time, and at the forefront of this endeavor is the Affordable Housing Program. In collaboration with the National Government, this initiative is set to transform these areas, giving them a much-needed facelift. One…
Continue Reading....Nakuru’s Collaborative Workshop Focuses on Sustainable Transportation for Climate Change Mitigation
In an effort to champion sustainable urban transport and its role in mitigating climate change, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, in partnership with City Management, recently joined forces with UN-Habitat and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Together, they organized a two-day validation workshop to assess…
Continue Reading....Land initiative and development plans- Kuresoi South
In an announcement that has brought hope and excitement to the residents of Kiptagich and Amalo Wards in Kuresoi South sub-county, Nakuru Governor H.E. Susan Kihika revealed that the national government has lifted caveats on lands in five crucial areas: Ambusket, Chepakundi, Kiptagich, Cheptuech, and KTDA. This landmark decision opens…
Continue Reading....Nakuru’s Vision Unveiled – Viwandani ward
In a dynamic move towards progress, Nakuru County’s top executives recently convened a transformative public engagement event in Viwandani Ward, Naivasha Sub-County, named “Coffee Bar.” The occasion saw the collaboration of key figures, including John Kihagi, the County Executive for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development, and Josephine Achieng,…
Continue Reading....Empowering Urban Governance
As the Urban Board Members Induction Workshop entered its second day, a focused agenda aimed at enriching the participants’ knowledge and understanding of financial operations unfolded. The overarching goal was clear: to enhance urban governance by equipping board members with the skills needed to oversee and manage financial aspects effectively.…
Continue Reading....New Level Four Hospital in Kuresoi North to Enhance Healthcare Infrastructure
A significant stride towards improved healthcare services is underway in Kuresoi North Sub-county as plans for the construction of a Sh 50 million Level Four Hospital take shape. This initiative aims to alleviate the challenges associated with referral services and contribute to local economic development. John Kihagi, the CECM of…
Continue Reading....Your Title Deeds are coming very soon – Senator Kihika to Kiambogo residents
Senator Susan Kihika has assured residents of Kiambogo and Mutukanio in Elementaita Ward, Gilgil Sub-county that they will very soon receive title deeds for their farms. The senator while addressing residents at Kiambogo Township primary school in Elementaita said this was one of her major campaign promises during the campaign…
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