Rongai MP Luka Kigen has called on the state and Machakos County government to improve infrastructure to reduce investment costs in Mavoko sub county.
Kigen said investing in the sub county was too expensive due to inadequate, poor infrastructure thereby deterring several potential investors from investing in the region.
"The national and Machakos government should initiate and execute sustainable infrastructural projects to improve the situation in Mavoko," said Kigen.
Kigen who addressed the press in Mlolongo town on Monday said there were problems of sewerage, roads, water and drainage systems in the sub county and especially Mlolongo and Syiokimau areas.
He said it forced private developers especially those engaged in mortgage businesses to spend more money and resources while constructing both commercial and residential houses in the region since they have to equally spend on improving such infrastructure where their properties stand.
The legislator argued that the situation had resulted to high costs of houses thereby a nightmare for low and medium income earners in the region to own their own homes since they cannot afford.
Kigen said majority of the clients preferred purchasing houses only in areas with accessible roads, good drainage, sewer systems and access to clean water hence need for the investors to spend more in providing the important amenities.
He said the rates of buying houses would come down if the governments considered investing in infrastructure to improve to avert the situation in the region.
Kigen said not too many of the residents had invested in the industry due to high costs involved and therefore majority live in rented houses.
"Despite the challenges, private investors such as Ellan Park are committed to providing homes to majority of the residents most of who live in rented houses," said Kigen.