Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development Alice Wahome has urged universities and tertiary institutions offering engineering and architecture courses to churn out more professionals in the construction industry.
CS Wahome noted that expanding training programs, increasing collaborations with industry stakeholders, and encouraging more students to pursue careers in construction-related fields could help alleviate the shortage of expertise.
Speaking during the inauguration of the Boma Yangu Week at Mvindeni in Kwale County on Monday, Wahome said that with the increasing demand for affordable housing units, more professionals must be brought on board.
She expressed concern over the shortage of skilled personnel in the sector, noting that it has not been easy finding enough experts to beat the target on the housing projects.
“Providing 200,000 housing units in a single year is no easy task given the immense financial resources, materials and skilled professionals required. I urge universities to increase their efforts in producing more experts in the construction sector,” she said.
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Wahome stressed the need for institutions to align their training programs with the demands of the sector, and adapt their curricula to the evolving demands of the housing sector.
The CS revealed that so far the government has successfully constructed 120,000 housing units and is on track to meet its target of 200,000 units by the end of the year.
“We are committed to ensuring affordable housing for all, and while the road is tough we are making steady progress,” she said.
By Shaban Omar
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