KISIP A Big Success Story In Uasin Gishu: Chelilim

Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim has reiterated his commitment to work with Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Programme (KISIP) in a bid to improve the Urban Settlements in Uasin Gishu County with a focus on infrastructure developments and Land tenure security.

While hosting the KISIP National team who are in the county to ascertain the preparedness on the programme, he appreciated the funding that has been approved for Uasin Gishu County that is set to support three Settlements among them:- Maili Nne, Mwanzo and Kipkaren.

“I recognise the success of KISIP 1 in Uasin Gishu with the recent celebrations we had while handing over 500 titles to residents of Kuinet, Hills School and MailiNne. This programme has impacted positively to wananchi especially from the Informal Settlements who struggle economically hence with infrastructure developments coming in, it will facilitate re-development and increase the property index value of the parcels and with this, they can engage in economically viable activities that will empower them.

I appreciate the importance of land tenure security to my people hence request that the programme increases funding in this sector to reach atleast four settlement areas,” said Governor Bii

Ms. Zenah Kirui from KISIP assured that additional funding is due for release to Uasin Gishu as this has been prompted by the rapid urbanization and the anticipated city status in Eldoret.

CECM Lands , Mr. Anthony Sitienei assured of smooth collaboration on project implementation. He also noted that the Settlements identified for infrastructure developments had their physical developments plans and survey works complete.

CECM Roads Eng. Joseph Lagat, appreciated the initiatives undertaken by the programme noting the County’s commitment to maintain the infrastructural works even after completion.

Mr. Julius Koech Chief Officer Housing and Urban Development assured of the delivery of works professionally with quality assured.

Present in the meeting were Chief of Staff Mr. Nicholas Chepkwony, Director Lands and KISIP programme coordinator Ms. Nelly Jerotich, Ag. Director Housing Ms Beatrice Menjo, Ag. Director Urban Development Planner Jacktone Kiprop and Director Roads Eng Kirongo.