This archive report was first published on 22 August 2020.
On August 22, 2020, Unity Homes marked a significant milestone in its Ksh4.5 billion project at Tatu City by handing over keys to the first block of apartments.
The first 48 units of the project, spread across four blocks, are situated along Tatu City's first main road – the TC-101. Another 48 units will be handed over to owners in October 2020, and the entire 384-unit first phase of the project will be completed by the end of 2022.
Unity West's two-bedroom apartments start at Ksh4.75 million (USD 44,000), making them accessible to middle-income earners. The project is part of Tatu City's plan to partner with leading Kenyan homebuilders to construct more than 30,000 homes at the 5,000-acre new city.
According to John Latham, Executive Director of Unity Homes, the project's goal is to deliver accessibly priced housing. 'One year after breaking ground, Unity Homes has achieved its goal of delivering accessibly priced housing,' he said. 'Our inspiration is driven by the desire to see as many Kenyans as possible access good housing in a safe, secure and modern environment.'
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott officiated at the key handover ceremony, praising Unity Homes for their success. 'Unity Homes have gone from strength to strength,' she said. 'The completion of the first collection of units here in Tatu City is a testament to the UK's partnership on affordable housing.'
Unity West homes are designed with the modern family in mind, featuring 24-hour security, a fitness centre, community park, swimming pool, coffee shop, and a mini market. The community is near Tatu Central, the new city's business district, and Tatu Industrial Park, the largest new logistics zone in East Africa.
Evans Dimba, Kenya Country Head for Rendeavour, Tatu City's owner and developer, congratulated Unity Homes on its success. 'More than 5,000 homes are occupied or under construction and development at Tatu City, with prices to suit all incomes,' he said.
Kenya has a cumulative housing deficit of two million units, with approximately 70% of the shortfall in the low-to-middle income bracket. The Unity Homes project is contributing to the Government's Big 4 Agenda goal of creating 500,000 new homes by 2022.
