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By Mercy Buyanzi-Trans-Nzoia County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to accelerating development projects across Trans Nzoia County, citing major investments in affordable housing, infrastructure, and agriculture.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a development tour of the region, Kindiki pointed to the ongoing affordable housing project at Maili Tatu, which will deliver 1,035 housing units at a cost of KSh 2.7 billion by the end of the year.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that the programme is not only providing decent homes but also creating employment opportunities for young people.<\/p>\n

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Housing project in Trans Nzoia County<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe want our youth to be utilised in productive programmes instead of being misused. The affordable housing initiative has created thousands of jobs for young people,\u201d said Kindiki.<\/p>\n

The Deputy President revealed that over 530,000 youth have already been employed under the housing programme nationwide, including interns and skilled workers, forming what he described as a growing economic ecosystem.<\/p>\n

In Trans Nzoia alone, the government has invested KSh 15.5 billion in projects spanning affordable housing, markets, and hostels.<\/p>\n

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Among the key projects is Phase One of the prison housing programme, which includes 2,000 units worth KSh 4 billion, with a similar Phase Two expected to deliver another 2,000 units at the same cost.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is to ensure Kenyans live in decent and dignified homes. This is not just construction\u2014it is transforming lives,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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Kindiki further disclosed that more than 800 contractors are currently engaged in the housing projects, with only one being foreign, underscoring the government\u2019s push to empower local firms.<\/p>\n

Additional developments include the construction of 300 housing units for staff at a cost of KSh 1.2 billion, as well as investments in road infrastructure, including a 73-kilometre highway estimated at KSh 15.3 billion connecting Kitale and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

On digital connectivity, the Deputy President noted that KSh 750 million has been set aside to enhance last-mile internet connectivity in the county.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government of President William Ruto is working. We are ensuring development is spread across all regions, including Maili Saba and other parts of Trans Nzoia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Kindiki also highlighted gains in the agricultural sector, attributing increased maize production to subsidised fertiliser.<\/p>\n

He noted that fertiliser prices have dropped from KSh 7,000 to KSh 2,500, leading to a rise in maize production from 44 million bags in 2022 to 75 million bags projected in 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe harvest has nearly doubled because of subsidised fertiliser. Farmers are now benefiting directly from government support,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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On the sugar sector, the Deputy President said reforms, including privatisation, have improved farmer earnings, with cane prices rising from KSh 3,000 to KSh 5,000 per metric tonne, alongside timely payments.<\/p>\n

However, Kindiki issued a stern warning to politicians accused of exploiting young people for political gain.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are putting on notice leaders who misuse the youth as goons or bloggers for political ends. Our young people must be engaged in nation-building, not destruction,\u201d he cautioned.<\/p>\n

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