NMS to construct 62,000 apartments in Eastlands
Thursday January 14 2021
By COLLINS OMULO
Summary
As part of the project, the Major General Mohammed Badi-led NMS has identified 10 old county government estates for the public-private partnership project.
The apartments will consist of between six and 16 storied buildings of either three, two or one-bedroom units.
The old estates earmarked for redevelopment and renewal include Bahati, Maringo, Jericho, Lumumba, Bondeni, Ziwani, Embakasi, California, Kariobangi North and Woodley.
Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) is set to put up about 62,000 high-rise rent or buy affordable housing units in Eastlands in the second phase of Nairobi Housing Urban Renewal programme.
The Nairobi Metropolitan Services(NMS) plans to build new houses in phases and in open spaces in 10 city estates to avoid resistance from current residents.