Chesongoch landslide survivors set to move into 55 new homes
Survivors of the Chesongoch landslide in Elgeyo-Marakwet are set to move into 55 newly constructed permanent homes next week. The project, led by the National Youth Service, aims to restore dignity to families displaced by the disaster.
Why it matters
This highlights government-led disaster recovery efforts and the provision of essential housing for vulnerable populations.
NYS personnel put final touches on one of the houses at Chesongoch, Elgeyo-Marakwet, ahead of officials' handover/NYS Residents of Chesongoch in Elgeyo-Marakwet County are preparing to return to permanent homes after the completion of the first 55 houses built for families displaced by last year’s devastating landslide. The houses, whose construction began in January this year, are in their final stages, with workers putting finishing touches ahead of an official handover scheduled for next week.
National Youth Service (NYS) Commandant General James Tembur is expected to preside over the handover alongside other senior national and county government officials.
Under the first phase of the project, each house comprises two bedrooms, a living room, a separate kitchen and a toilet, providing permanent accommodation for the affected families.
The project is being implemented through a partnership between the NYS, the Elgeyo-Marakwet County government and teams of professionals drawn from the area.
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