Affordable housing workers in Eldoret hold protests over 2-month salary delay

The workers say they have not been paid for two months, with many unable to buy basic necessities including food.The construction workers warned that they will continue.....

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Workers constructing government affordable housing units in Kidiwa, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, protested on Wednesday, October 08, 2025, over a two-month salary delay. The project has stalled, and workers are struggling to afford basic necessities.

Affected workers have not been paid since July, with some receiving half salaries.
Joab Otieno, a construction worker, stated they were repeatedly told to "come back tomorrow."
Joseph Simiyu urged the government to intervene, while Calistus Sabai highlighted the impact on his family, whose house has been locked.

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