Charles Hinga Mwaura; CBS, CA (SA)
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Finally a bit of an update on the much anticipated inception BRT project on Thika road. We are making good progress, fabrication of stations is ongoing, park n ride facilities, bus depots, command Centre all under construction. Electric buses will be procured via a PPP
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To all Kazi Mtaani Youths, I sincerely apologize for delayed payment, and thank you for exercising patience. It was difficult to come back to you without a concrete way forward.
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For all Kazi Mtaani youths and more specifically Cohort A youths whose payment has been delayed, we seek your indulgence and patience as we resolve payment processes. In the past phase the funds were with us but for now, we are awaiting for the same to be sent and we pay.
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To all Kazi Mtaani youths, this is to inform you that we are still awaiting provision of budget for the final payment of the extended phase 2 of this program from National Treasury. As soon as we receive the funds we will process them without delay. Once again sincere apologies
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To all Cohort A Kazi Mtaani youths, your payment is being processed, should be paid latest tomorrow. Once again apologies for delay in payment
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Kazi Mtaani phase 2 entail works beyond hygiene. Youths will be trained to build roads using cobblestones, below they are doing a pilot 1km road in Mua, Machakos using cobblestones. The future is to shift towards community contracting to guarantee them opportunities
@PDUDelivery
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Congratulations to
@AnyangNyongo
& Kisumu City for using the KUSP grants towards non motorized transport (NMT) and making the streets of Kisumu more livable. Majority of our people walk, yet for years we invested heavily in systems that move cars than people.
@WorldBankKenya
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Gikomba market phase 1 complete, occupied and vibrant. Gikomba Phase 2, bigger, better and well underway.
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To all Cohort 1 workers, we only received all the registers this morning and my team has been working tirelessly all day to process them. I now confirm that we have sent them to Safaricom for screening & payment, Ting Ting coming your way on Monday Inshallah.
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Kibera Soweto B. 4054 units under construction. Since we started slum upgrading in 2002 we had only done 822 units. Successive governments have promised to eradicate slums, they haven’t. Loading in Kibra, Halal City on 283acres Nubian land.
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Ting ting for cohort 2 is on the way. Thanks for your patience and service to the country. A bit concerned by the high number of those whose details don’t match. Payment for the corrected cohort 1 details is also on the way. God bless you all and bless our beloved country Kenya.
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Ngong Market, progress is on schedule & we target to complete works by August 31, 2020. Of the 7 mega markets we have undertaken in the last 2 years in the metropolis, this one ranks very high, it will transform & redefine Ngong Town for years to come.
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To all Kazi Mtaani Cohort 1 workers. I’ve been inundated by a lot of messages about your pay. At the moment this is the update. 1. We are yet to receive all the registers from the counties so we can process the payment. 2. We have not received funds from the Treasury to process
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Aerial market of Gikomba market. Perhaps one of the most audacious and most difficult projects I have ever overseen in my short stint in gava. We were written off, but we somehow pulled it off. The open space where you see cars, that’s the space for phase 2 advertised jana
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I now confirm we have received a budget from Treasury and the process of paying the April arrears is underway and we expect to settle this by end month. The budget for the works completed last week will be made available very soon.
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The program will take a pause at the end of the current Cohort’s work to allow for closure of the financial year end of June. A new direction will be given on the way forward in the coming days. I take this opportunity to thank you all for being part of this program.
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Dear Kazi Mtaani comrades, I confirm that Ting Ting has started but due to the high volume approx. 210k of you, it will continue into the evening but you’ll all receive cash today.I once again thank you most sincerely for your service to country & peace ambassadors.
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Update: The Kazi Mtaani Registration website is experiencing high traffic. The issue is being addressed to allow the high number of youth in interested in registering to access.
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Railway City Masterplan is ready. This will most certainly change the face of Nairobi. I will appreciate your comments before we embark on its implementation. This will define the new CBD
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Kindly note, the registration period will not close today. It’s also not 1st come 1st serve. We have over 1m traffic trying to register
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payment. As soon as we get the registers and we receive the funds we shall release them without any delays.
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To all Cohort 1 Kazi Mtaani youths, apologies for delays, we are processing your payment. Unfortunately we’ve been caught in the financial year end admin challenges but every effort is being made to pay you. It might be delayed a bit but as always we shall make good your payment
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To all Kazi Mtaani youths, supplementary budget was tabled in parliament last week, there are a few procedural issues to deal with but there is now light at the end of the tunnel. I can’t tell exactly how long it will take but +/- 2 weeks so realistically, let’s aim for 1st March
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Save the date, register afresh Friday 19/11/2021
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I’ll get a more recent photo but this is The Vibrant Ngong Market, one of my favorites. Persuaded close to 2k traders relocate from road reserve with a promise for a dignified market. This is the outcome. The market has re-defined the skyline of Ngong.
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BRT bus specs. Pic 1 & 2,rollover protection structure (ROPS) is a system or structure intended to protect passengers, and operators from injuries and equipment from damage caused by vehicle overturns or rollovers. Pic 3. Wheel chair docking & priority seats, 4 inside BRT bus
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To all those Kazi Mtaani youths who have grievances, here is what I’d like to advise you. We only pay based on the registers we receive from the county teams. So starting point is to a) find out if you name was in the payment register, if yes b)check if your details are correct
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12,946 Cohort 1 youths mainly from Uasin Gishu who didn’t receive their money yesterday, you’ll be paid tomorrow. This is the 2nd time in about a month that your registers have come in late. We will address this going forward as it’s unacceptable. The delay is highly regretted
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On the question of resuming work, we shall communicate as soon as we secure the funding from Treasury anyone that has worked and is owed money will certainly be paid.
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To all the Kazi Mtaani youths, kindly note the program has been extended for another 1 month and will now come to an end 4th of March 2021. Therefore Cohort A will resume work on the 3rd of February 2021. More info to follow.
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To all the Kazi Mtaani youths that worked in Cohort 1, ting ting is on the way as per the schedule below. The categories highlighted in yellow, 164,372 youths will receive a total of 554M. This represents 91,25%. The exclusion list will be sent to local offices for correction.
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We were privileged to have HE The President visit Parkroad Housing development to assess progress of this flagship project on the 100th day of
@NMS_Kenya
in office. This month we move to Shauri Moyo, Starehe & Portland as well as the 124k private sector delivered units
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Aerial view of the recently completed Ngong market, one of EA largest markets. Ready for occupation, traders have however requested to move in next month so they aren’t disrupted on perhaps their best month from a sales perspective, we happy with their request
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Encouraging the over 1m young people enrolled into the KM program to get their Covid19 jab. You must show evidence that you have received at least 1 jab (if 2 jabs are required). This is key to recruitment.
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It was dancing and jubilation this morning as traders @ the newly build Kihara Market in Kiambu took occupation of their new market. Ultra modern markets provide dignity to both the traders and their customers.
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The Guardhouse & washrooms @ Michuki Park were done by Mutarakwa Harmony Co-operative,a Youth group from Kariobangi that we trained to use ISSB technology.I’m super proud of these guys, they did this in about 2 months. Machine fabricated by our very own NMC,
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Good evening all Kazi Mtaani comrades. I confirm that the funds have reflected on the Safaricom side and disbursement is underway now. Do not despair it’s now a case of when not if. Thank you for your patience even though it inconvenienced many of you. We remain committed to you
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Monday it is, the funds by 5pm today had not reflected on the safaricom side. Once again sincere apologies but certainly Monday you’ll be paid.
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This is Oyugis market & buspark, final inspection before occupation. Oyugis town will soon be upgraded into a municipality. It sits @ a very strategic area connecting Kisii, Nyamira & Homa Bay. This market will be occupied by 1st of December and will accommodate 1,300 traders
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Coming up, new designs by TUK
@TechnicalUni
for linear markets for street vendors. Fabrication is on going. We need strong collabo with counties so we can organize our urban areas and bring a bit of order & dignity to both traders and their customers.
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Fingers crossed Parliament passes the supplementary budget next week so we can resume phase 3 of KM in earnest in January. In the meantime, stay safe, and Merry Christmas.
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Kindly note this is a new recruitment for workers and supervisors. We are recruiting unskilled, semi skilled and skilled youths in phase 3. Register from Friday midday . Be careful there are other fake sites, don’t give your personal info there.
Save the date, register afresh Friday 19/11/2021
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Today we have achieved a major breakthrough in the Nairobi urban mobility journey. This morning, in the beautiful island of Mallorca, the MD Kenya Railways signed the contract to bring home the much awaited 15 DMUs. The journey to decongest Nairobi has just begun
@KenyaRailways_
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This is Ruiru modern market in Kiambu County. The market will be able to serve over 1100 traders. Also included in the main building is a crèche, offices and a meeting room.
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Aerial view of the Westlands Market. Did you know they have some of the best Nyama Choma vibes
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Kindly note this is not a 1st come 1st serve and registration is open for the next 2 weeks. Everyone will register. Also note there are many conmen asking you to pay, don’t pay anyone to register, it’s free of charge.
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Today we have advertised for the supply of BRT buses for the inception phase. The initial fleet requirement for the 27km stretch from Ruiru to KNH is 100 12m buses will give us 3min headway during peak hour and 5 minutes off-peak.
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When the people of Siaya asked, we delivered to them a Non-Motorized Transport /walkway ( NMT) and people's park in Siaya Municipality. No more dusty walks.
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From myself, my family, the entire state department and the Kazi Mtaani Secretariat, Happy New Year.
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Uasin Gishu, Nyeri & Tana River ting ting has started
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Tomorrow who shall report; all those who worked in Cohort 1 (got sms); all those in Cohort 1 registers but didn’t get an sms to report to work for one reason or another and all those in phase 2 that applied for phase 3 but who were abruptly stopped after 5 days.
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Red line, a few false starts, too many studies to count, construction of the 28,5km BRT line 2 from Ruiru to Kenyatta Hospital in the Metropolis has begun in earnest. Yesterday inspected ongoing BRT infra works @ Kasarani where we shall have the depot, interchange, park n ride
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In other news as we prepare for the arrival of the DMUs, upgrade works on the various lines & routes is hitting a crescendo, this is Kibera area (be4 and afternoon pics) on the the Kikuyu route. 10 major stations already built. Photos courtesy of KRC friends FB page.
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I’m hopeful that we shall pay this week, there are good signs. as soon as we receive the cash, we shall disburse immediately. Then cohort 1 will resume next week Tuesday together with those that worked for 5 days & others left out bcoz they didn’t get sms’
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Aerial view of Kikuyu. Proud of this integrated urban infrastructure project. Next to a bus stop; new commuter rail, link roads, NMT. Allocation done & dusted, traders move in @ their own pleasure
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Legacy projects being undertaken by Kazi Mtaani Youths. Here youths are making soil blocks using ISSB technology that will be used to construct additional 30 classrooms at Mikuyuni Secondary School in Kibwezi. We are rolling out similar school projects in 25 counties
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@paulinenjoroge
I apologize didn’t intend any disrespect. I choose to respond to you bcoz I was wondering what changed between then and now. In the last posting I attached a video of Baba agitating the same policy we are implementing, same policy you supported under jubilee. Lets rest the matter
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Proposed phase 1 of commuter rail in Nairobi Metropolitan. The solid lines shows existing meter gauge network while the dotted lines is new. 10 new stations have been built, we need another 24 stations.
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Ruiru AHP Project Kiambu, moving super fast. Register to be a home owner, *832# Boma Yangu
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BRT 101 explained. A journey of a thousand miles has started,enough of studies & talk show,lets join other progressive societies in securing a high quality of life 4 ourselves.
@SpiceFMKE
@Ke_NaMATA
@NMS_Kenya
@KenyaRailways_
@PDUDelivery
@SpokespersonGoK
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Ordinarily, gava pays 30 days after services are rendered. We had a special dispensation for Kazi Mtaani owing to the fact that this was addressing serious vulnerabilities. However, if you recall even last year we had a similar challenge during same time of the financial year end
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Kazi Mtaani Nairobi today; Embakasi Sub-County
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Aerial view of Ruiru market, best workmanship from a local contractor by far. Allocation done & dusted, traders move in @ their own pleasure
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On Kazi Mtaani, we are still awaiting supplementary budget to be presented to parliament. Now that MPs are back from recess we hope the process will be fast tracked. Parliament is an independent body and it governs its own timelines & affairs.
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To all the Youths Engaged in Kazi Mtaani, sincere apologies for the delay in payment. we had some issues that needed to be ironed out with the Controller of Budget, which have now been addressed. Funds will be released today to us and we will process them to you. Apologies
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As the sun set to a turbulent year, our livelihoods have been thrust to the rock bottom, but be encouraged as the best foundations are built on rock. Kenyans have been known to punch way above their weight, we can do it again & rebuild our beloved country. Happy New Year
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1st Kazi Mtaani ting ting of the year for cohort A has been processed, we managed 99,7% success rate.
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Cohort A Kazi Mtaani payment done and dusted. 99,95% success rate. Over Sh670m circulating in about 1,160 informal settlements countrywide and over 137k youths facilitated.
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Did you know that by Jan next year under Kazi Mtaani initiative, we’ll have planted over 2m trees across the country (urban areas)? Clean & green environment is one of the public good Kazi Mtaani will bequeath our beloved country while putting food on thousands of families tables
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This delay is highly regrettable. I’m disappointed that you were not paid today. I know the anxiety it will cause and I sincerely apologize for the agony caused. We will check in the morning and I’ll update you.
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Cohort B payments were made yesterday (on time). We achieved 99,5% success rate and more importantly, we have over Sh660m circulating in over 1,100 informal settlements across the country, shoring up families affected by Covid19 who in turn undertake various civic duties
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1/2 Welcome to the newly constructed Malindi Waterfront Urban Renewal and Recreational Park in Malindi Municipality. The first one of its kind in the country.
#MakingKenyantownswork
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Those MPs & politicians from the comfort of their car rooftops that told you they increased Kazi Mtaani pay from Sh455 to Sh 1000 are extremely irresponsible & are playing politics with you. Parliamentary transactions are captured on Hansard, ask them for proof of this increase.
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We achieved a 99,95% payment success rate, the highest ever since the inception of the Kazi Mtaani program. Many thanks to the Regional Commissioners, the County Implementation Teams, the multi agency national steering committee, all young people, supervisors &
@SafaricomPLC
team
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The DMUs are finally on the way. pics below they are being loaded onto trucks in Mallorca enroute to Barcelona and from where they will be shipped to Mombasa on the 21st of July 2020 & arrive 25 days later,
@NMS_Kenya
@KenyaRailways_
@Ke_NaMATA
@PDUDelivery
@NziokaWaita
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If you’ve not been paid, kindly note I’m not in a position to answer individual questions as to why you have not been paid. You are better of engaging your local leadership to establish why you were not paid. All the registers we have received we have paid except the 12k I posted
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Today,H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the Habitat Heights Housing Project in Lukenya, Mavoko, Machakos County which is one of the housing projects under the Affordable Housing Programme initiative.
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#affordablehousingKE
#affordablehousing
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We have been consistent in messaging that the youths should save the money because Kazi Mtaani is a transitional program... and the youth are not dummies... they’ve really been hearing us and jipanga-ing. Very many encouraging stories.
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This is Gikomba market. Running a 24hr shift. Started in December, foundation and floor level done. After many years of promises, phase 1 of the market will be a reality late this year. We have earned the trust of the traders, I hope to also earn your trust on AHP
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Last ting ting of the year. Over Sh660m will be circulating in over 1200 mitaani across the county. You’ve kept our hoods clean, kept the faith & you’ve committed to civic duties, you are living epistle to be read for many years to come, Happy holiday seasons to you all
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@JKNjenga
On this one, it won’t happen. If you find any, I’m ready to be hanged @ Uhuru Park in broad daylight. We have put serious safeguard measures to avoid any shenanigans. EACC already invited to investigate allegations of chiefs extorting cash from the youth,
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Aerial view of Mwariro market. The most controversial and contested market. We shall stick to the criteria as advertised.
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Chances are you have an issue with a or b. Fix this so that your name is included in the exclusion list. We have over 12k of you who had issues based on the returns I posted on Friday. So focus on fixing the issue and you’ll get paid. We won’t keep your rightfully earned money
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Gikomba Quarray road market phase 1 development nearing completion. Should be completed in 3 months. Perhaps the most difficult of all projects we have implemented, but one fulfilling as well. Gikomba has literally got no space at all even to put up a site office
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Here is to inform the Kazi Mtaani youths that we have processed your payment, we have a record 99.52% success rate, your payment is on the way, any time from now expect ting ting. We thank you for being patient, thank
@SafaricomPLC
for pulling this off.
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Nakuru Multi-purpose market under construction launched last year, steady progress. The market is being put up in Bondeni, close by where the Bondeni affordable housing estate is under construction, new roads have been constructed & a bus park coming up.
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On Park Road Project alone, we were able to secure a contract for Ngokamka Juakali Group,a recently corporatized group of three Jua Kali Associations to provide doors under a contract worth over Kshs.120 Million.|
#BomaYangu
#affordablehousingke
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@aomenya
Prof you surprise me by your opposition to this program yet away from cameras you seek work from us & consult on matters sustainable urbanization. You know well that GoK is just facilitating the developers to build @ scale & enabling ordinary Kenyans to own their homes.
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Kindly note, the amounts received will not be uniform as we had differences on days worked. From next week Tuesday we shall streamline a few things
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Once again thanks for your patience and for your service to the public.
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As we bring to the end the registration process of Kazi Mtaani phase 3, here are some important statistics. Total number of registrations, 1,158,893. Top 3counties; Nairobi 179k; Kiambu 78k; 60k. Lowest; Elgeyo M 8,036; Lamu 8105 & Samburu 9679.
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LIVEl Official launch of Registration of Kazi Mtaani on the Kazi Mtaani Management System (KMS) at Nyasiongo Market, Nyamira County.
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This is Kangundo road Fire Station to be completed and handed over to Nairobi County next month. Waithaka Fire Station started late but we are pushing hard to make up lost time. Biggest headache in implementing these projects is always land grabbing and encroachment
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Construction of Kikuyu market progressing well. 600 traders will be accommodated once complete. Pic 3 visual renders of the complete market.
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For all those who’ve registered on Boma Yangu and have chosen Park Road specifically as your preferred scheme, kindly note we are closing the sale this coming week. A lot of you have already met the threshold see below criteria, for those who haven’t, hurry up
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