The County Government of Uasin Gishu is stepping up efforts to transform informal settlements through the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Programme Phase Two (KISIP 2), an initiative aimed at improving living conditions, expanding access to essential services and creating economic opportunities.

Today, the Director of Housing, Ms. Beatrice Menjo, who also heads Component Two (Social Economic Inclusion), hosted a team from the National Programme Coordination Team led by Douglas Kinyua, alongside Veronica Koech of Pamoja Trust.

The team visited Mwanzo and Kipkaren informal settlements, where they engaged members of the Settlement Executive Committees (SECs) and Grievance Redress Committees (GRCs).

Speaking during the engagement, Ms. Menjo expressed appreciation to the National Programme Coordination Team and Pamoja Trust for their continued support and collaboration, stating: “We sincerely appreciate the National Programme Coordination Team and Pamoja Trust for their continued technical support, guidance and partnership. Their engagement with our teams and community structures is critical in ensuring that we are adequately prepared to implement interventions that respond to the actual needs and priorities of our communities.

Uasin Gishu County remains committed to ensuring that KISIP 2 delivers meaningful and lasting impact.”
Commending the county’s progress, Douglas Kinyua observed: “Uasin Gishu County is doing excellently in programme preparation for the implementation of the Social Economic Inclusion component. We appreciate the commitment demonstrated by the county team and the active involvement of community structures. This level of preparedness and stakeholder engagement is important in ensuring successful implementation and sustainable outcomes.”

Among the proposed interventions in Mwanzo are a multipurpose community centre incorporating an ICT hub, tailoring and dressmaking facilities, sweater-sewing units and a daycare centre; vocational training facilities; improved healthcare and water infrastructure; and initiatives to support traders, small-scale enterprises and youth empowerment. Other proposals include solar-powered streetlights, enhanced security, waste recovery facilities, stormwater drainage, disaster preparedness and environmental conservation initiatives.

The KISIP 2 programme goes beyond infrastructure development to address unemployment, poverty, insecurity, social exclusion and environmental challenges.

Through collaboration between the County Government, led by H.E. Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, national government agencies and development partners, Uasin Gishu seeks to build inclusive, safe, clean and resilient neighbourhoods.

As Eldoret continues its transformation into a modern city and a major economic hub in the North Rift, KISIP 2 presents an important opportunity to ensure that no community is left behind.