This archive report was first published on 22 November 2019.
On November 22, 2019, the State Department for Housing and Urban Development announced a procurement order with the informal sector to produce 100,000 doors and 120,000 windows for houses in Nairobi's Starehe and Shauri Moyo estates.
Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga said the ministry has ring-fenced some components for the affordable homes to ensure the participation of the jua kali sector.
Mr Hinga emphasized the importance of the jua kali sector in employment and manufacturing, stating, 'We are allowing the jua kali sector to participate in the construction of houses for the affordable housing programme.'
He also implored players in the informal sector to form associations and register to participate in the tendering process.
The ministry, in partnership with other entities, will form a network to facilitate the manufacture and supply of the said items.
However, Jua Kali Association National Chairman Richard Muteti cautioned that the sector must put its house in order to benefit from State tenders.
