Construction of a modern hostel facility at the Githunguri Technical and Vocational College (TVC) is progressing steadily, with works now standing at approximately 30 percent completion.

The multi-million-shilling project, which is being financed under the government’s Affordable Housing Programme, broke ground in March 2026 and is expected to be completed by March 2027, raising hopes of improved learning conditions for hundreds of trainees in the Sub-county.

Once finished, the facility will offer 580 units, significantly expanding accommodation capacity at the institution and easing the perennial housing shortage that has forced many students to seek costly off-campus rentals.

The Hostel is being put up at a cost of Sh239,632,976, a figure that underscores the government’s growing investment in both technical education and affordable housing as part of efforts to equip young people with practical, job-ready skills, while providing decent shelter.

Speaking during a visit to the site, Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP) Gathoni Wamuchomba hailed the progress of the works and assured residents that the project would be delivered within the stipulated timeline.

“I am extremely pleased with the pace of construction. With 30 per cent of the work completed in just a few months, the contractor is on track. I am confident that by March next year, our students will move into decent, affordable and secure accommodation right here on campus,” said Wamuchomba.

The Legislator noted that the 580-unit facility would not only decongest the institution, but also enhance discipline, security and academic performance by keeping learners within a controlled environment, close to their training workshops.

“Technical training is the backbone of our economy. When we house our trainees well under the Affordable Housing initiative, we give them the stability they need to concentrate on acquiring skills that will create jobs and transform their lives,” she added.

Wamuchomba further urged the contractor to maintain high standards of workmanship and to prioritise local labour, insisting that the community should directly benefit from employment opportunities created by the project.

Residents and college administrators have welcomed the development, describing it as a timely intervention that will attract more students to enroll in technical courses.

TVCs across the country have in recent years recorded rising enrolment as the government promotes vocational training as a pathway to self-reliance.

by Kipkorir Felix and Grace Naishoo