Nairobi City governor Mike Sonko now says the implementation of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s affordable housing project under the Big Four agenda is unstoppable.
Through a press statement sent to media houses, Sonko hit out at those opposed to the project saying his administration is determined to fully implement it.
“Let’s not politicize development projects in Nairobi County. We followed the law in its execution," Sonko said.
The project aims at providing 200,000 housing units in Nairobi.
The Nairobi governor said the Pangani tenants were consulted before the project was initiated and that they signed tenant purchase documents to ensure they get back their houses as owners and not tenants.
He said 1,580 units will be constructed and that the project is expected to be completed by next year.
“All the 48 tenants affected by the project have all been compensated sh 600, 000 to pay for rent in their temporary residence for less than 12 months," Sonko said.
He reiterated that the affected tenants will be allocated a new house each to be repaid over 30 years.
Sonko expressed optimism that Phase One of the project will succeed to pave way for Phase Two.
Pangani Estate is among seven Nairobi estates that are earmarked for redevelopment under Sonko's administration.
The others are Ngong Road Phases One and Two, Uhuru Estate, New Ngara, Old Ngara, Suna Road and Jeevanjee/ Bachelor's estate.