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Originally published by KBC County NewsMarch 15, 2026
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Steel mills power Kenya’s affordable housing push
Kenya’s Affordable Housing Program is being forged in fire and steel with local steel milling companies powering manufacturing and creating jobs for the youth. From scrap to skyscrapers, manufacturers are turning discarded metal into the backbone of new homes, thriving communit..
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Kenyan steel mills are playing a pivotal role in the nation's affordable housing initiative, transforming scrap metal into building materials and creating employment opportunities.
- Jumbo Steel Milling Company in Mombasa processes scrap metal at over 1,600 degrees Celsius, producing steel rods and bars.
- The initiative is contributing to the construction of approximately 2,000 units at the Nyali/VOK Affordable Housing site.
- Approximately 80% of materials used in these projects are locally sourced, highlighting the synergy between housing and manufacturing sectors.
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