This archive report was first published on 25 August 2020.
On 20th August, Unity Homes marked a significant milestone in the development of affordable housing in Kenya by handing over keys to the first block of apartments at Unity West in Tatu City.
The project, which broke ground a year ago, is valued at Ksh4.5 billion and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
Unity West's first 48 units, spread across four blocks, are situated along Tatu City's first main road – the TC-101. The units are priced at Ksh4.75 million ($44,000), making them accessible to middle-income earners.
According to John Latham, Executive Director of Unity Homes, the project's 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 commitment to affordable housing. She noted that the completion of the first collection of units is a testament to the UK's partnership on affordable housing, supporting President Uhuru Kenyatta's Big Four agenda.
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 also near Tatu Central, the new city's business district, and Tatu Industrial Park, the largest new logistics zone in East Africa.
