Kibera Slum Will Be an Estate in The Next 10 Years - President Ruto

The Government has begun the process of transforming Kibera slums into an estate by 2032, President William Ruto has announced. 

The Head of State disclosed that the ongoing construction of affordable houses across the country was part of the efforts to eradicate slums. 

Speaking at the Langata Deliverance Church in Nairobi, on Sunday, President Ruto assured Kenyans that the process of eradicating slums across the country through the construction of affordable houses was progressing well.

“I want to make my commitment that in the next ten years, Kibera slum will be an estate,” President Ruto stated. 

He noted that the aim of the Housing Project was to create employment opportunities besides shifting people from slums to respectable living spaces.

To further address the challenge of unemployment, President Ruto said plans were at an advanced stage for Kenya to sign bilateral labour agreements with 12 countries with the sole purpose of providing skilled and professional jobs to millions of youths.

Dr Ruto singled out United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Germany as some of the countries, which have promised to provide jobs to Kenyans in various fields.

At the same time, the President said the Government has transformed the agricultural sector to solve the perennial problem of food shortage in the country.

 “We have put in place proper mechanisms including subsidizing fertilizer and seeds aimed at increasing food production. We are supporting our farmers and that’s why we now have enough food in our farms,” President Ruto remarked.