Lands CS Wahome hits out at Gachagua for criticising Gov’t projects

Lands, Housing, and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has lashed out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for dismissing government-funded projects in the country.

Wahome pointed out that Gachagua was part of the government during the planning and implementation of several projects, adding that he even championed and launched some of the projects himself before being ousted from the government.

Speaking in Machakos after inspecting the progress of affordable housing projects, Wahome urged Gachagua to be candid and honest about the projects.

She challenged Gachagua to substantiate his claims that her ministry is involved in illegal contracts, urging him to report any such information to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for investigation.

She emphasized that the project has created numerous job opportunities for Kenyans, and that the procurement process has been transparent, and the project received government approval.

"Gachagua, you're promising bad leadership. You're now losing it," Wahome stated.

She instead called on the former DP to rethink his political strategy instead of misleading Kenyans and tarnishing the image of government projects.

In Machakos, where the government has reportedly completed 220 units, Wahome dismissed claims that the rooms are small, stating that they are intended for the target group living in deplorable conditions.

She hence urged Kenyans not to listen to the naysayers, noting that the release of the houses to the public is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, with 4,000 units expected to be handed over.

The housing units come in different typologies, including social, affordable, and market categories, with options for studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units.

The smallest units will range from Ksh.3,000 for low-income earners to Ksh.7,000 per month, depending on the type of house chosen.