Summary:
- Kisii University is constructing a 19-storey student accommodation tower under the Kenyan government’s affordable housing programme, aiming to become the tallest building in the region and significantly increase on-campus bed capacity.
- The project addresses housing pressure from the university’s growing student population, currently around 7,000, reducing reliance on private rentals and enhancing the learning environment by providing secure, on-campus accommodation.
- Initiated during former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu’s tenure, the development forms part of Kisii University’s broader infrastructure expansion to support teaching, research, and student welfare amid rising demand for affordable student housing.
Original article:
https://educationnews.co.ke/kisii-university-to-get-19-storey-student-accommodation-facility/
