This archive report was first published on 21 November 2019.
On November 21, 2019, the government announced plans to partner with the Jua Kali sector to produce doors and windows for the affordable housing program.
The Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development, and Public Works has urged the informal sector players to work within their associations and corporatize to access opportunities as project suppliers for doors and windows worth Ksh3 billion.
State Department of Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga said the Jua Kali Sector is a big contributor to employment in the country and a key enabler of the manufacturing sector.
“The Jua Kali Sector is a big contributor to employment in the country and a key enabler of the manufacturing sector. We are keen to upskill them to enable them to contribute to this national development project while supporting their growth,” Hinga said.
The Ministry is now encouraging players in the informal sector to form associations and register to provide construction components and materials for the program.
“We have ring-fenced 69 items which must be supplied by our Jua Kali sector. To enable funding, a multi-agency committee led by National Construction Authority (NCA) will provide the players with 30% advance payment upon the successful bidding process,” Hinga said.
