Robinson Chirchir Says He Moved Into Kapsabet Affordable Housing Unit
By Kelvin Kibet | Updated October 1, 2026
Nandi senatorial aspirant Robinson Chirchir, popularly known as “Malaria,” said in August 2026 that he had moved into a one-bedroom home in Kapsabet under Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme.
What Chirchir said
Chirchir shared the announcement on social media and described the move as a personal milestone. He also praised the government’s housing programme and encouraged eligible Kenyans to consider registering.
His comments about his own housing allocation and his political support for President William Ruto are his statements and should be understood as such.
How Boma Yangu works
Boma Yangu is the government’s portal for Affordable Housing Programme projects. Available homes can include social, affordable and market units, with prices and payment terms varying by project and unit type.
What prospective buyers should verify
- The specific project and unit listed on the official Boma Yangu portal.
- The purchase price and monthly payment terms.
- Eligibility requirements for the housing category.
- Whether the project is completed, ongoing or still under development.
- The official payment channel before sending any money.
Do not rely on a politician’s experience alone
One person’s allocation does not establish that every applicant will receive the same unit, price or timeline. Housing availability depends on the project, eligibility, allocation rules and current inventory.
How affordable housing payments vary
Official Boma Yangu listings show that unit prices and monthly payments differ by project, housing category and bedroom size. Some projects include social units for lower-income households, while others include affordable and market units. Applicants should therefore check the exact project rather than assume a national standard price.
What this story does not prove
Chirchir’s announcement is evidence of his own public claim, not independent proof of the programme’s overall success or failure. Broader assessment requires data on completed homes, allocations, repayment performance and occupancy across projects.
