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Eldoret tenants evicted to pave way for affordable housing units

Joseph Muriithi by Joseph Muriithi
January 4, 2024
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The aspiration for accessible housing has turned into a distressing ordeal for numerous tenants ousted from their residences at Pioneer Estate, Eldoret Uasin Gishu County.

This upheaval occurred just days before the scheduled official inauguration of the housing project by President William Ruto. The abrupt actions taken by the county government have plunged families into turmoil, forcing them to seek shelter mere weeks before the commencement of the upcoming school year.

Amidst tenant protests, some of whom have called Pioneer Estate home for over four decades, grievances primarily revolve around the perceived absence of official notices and the sudden nature of the evictions.

Naomi Tangwony, an affected resident, voiced her frustration, denouncing the inhumanity of forced removal without prior notice. She emphasized the agreed-upon three-month notice period as stipulated by the law, questioning the urgent need for displacement just before the reopening of schools, exclaiming, “Now, where do we take these children?”

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Prior to the evictions, Governor Jonathan Bii and County Commissioner Eddyson Nyale engaged with affected families, offering each family KES 10,000 to aid in their relocation. However, the pledge of future benefits did little to alleviate the distress caused by the sudden displacement.

Lukas Bwire, a resident for over 35 years and an individual living with a disability, expressed confusion regarding how the housing project would benefit current residents. While some, like Francis Wanyoike, welcomed the initiative as an opportunity for enhanced living conditions, a majority grappled with the immediate disruption caused by the swift eviction.

As the affordable housing project prepares for launch, the clash between development initiatives and the concerns of long-term residents underscores the intricate challenges associated with urban redevelopment. It underscores the necessity for transparent and inclusive processes in such endeavors. The displaced families now confront the formidable task of securing alternative housing amidst the uncertainties surrounding their future in the aftermath of the Pioneer Estate evictions.

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