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• In just one week, Milka Moraa went from the verge of homelessness to owning a home.
• In two months, Moraa will have a house with all the necessary facilities, which include a cooking area, a bathroom, and a lavatory.
• This is after she met Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Hon Alice Wahome, paid the required deposit, and finalized the paperwork.

Milka Moraa, a woman from Kisii, has made great strides towards owning a home, following up on her emotional appeal for rent assistance which was publicly rejected by Pastor James Ng'ang’a.

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Hon. Alice Wahome, met with Moraa to finalize her registration under the government's Affordable Housing Initiative through Boma Yangu.

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During a meeting at Ardhi House, Moraa recounted her inspiring tale of overcoming adversity, having previously been homeless after being evicted from her home due to unpaid rent, to now being on the verge of owning a self-contained apartment.

Wahome posted on Facebook that Moraa had already paid her deposit and would continue making payments as part of a rent-to-own arrangement.

"Within the next two months, Milka is scheduled to take possession of a house at Mukuru Site, equipped with the necessary amenities such as a kitchen, a bathroom, and a toilet," CS Wahome stated in a statement.

The Cabinet Secretary expressed sincere thanks to philanthropic police officer Sammy Ondimu Ngare, who drew attention to Moraa's case and provided support during the documentation process.

She also surprisingly credited Pastor Ng'ang'a with inadvertently leading Moraa to the Affordable Housing initiative.

CS Wahome urged all Kenyans to take advantage of the Affordable Housing Program by registering through the Boma Yangu platform or by dialling *832#.

There was a moment of embarrassment experienced by Milka Moraa.

Moraa's story gained widespread national attention after a video surfaced showing her pleading for help at the Neno Evangelism Centre.

She tearfully disclosed that her landlord had welded her door shut due to a KSh 8,000 rent debt.

Pastor Ng'ang'a bluntly advised her to look for assistance from Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja or submit a complaint to the police.

Moraa, overwhelmed and left stranded without enough money to get back home, was rescued by a compassionate member of her congregation.

• Businessman Mubita C. Nawa shared the journey of creating his dream house, which began more than ten years ago.
• He lacked sufficient funds, so he decided to construct it gradually based on his limited income
• A neighbor, who appeared to have an ample supply of cash, looked down upon his journey but got stranded along the way while Mubita completed his

Homeowner Mubita has embarked on a journey that takes him back in time, one which he began building his dream home.

The entrepreneur shared on Facebook that he began this project 15 years ago, and developed it gradually because he didn't have sufficient funds readily available.

The neighbor's behavior made him feel pressured.

He remembered the feeling of being left behind after his neighbor, who had unlimited financial resources, quickly built his house, whereas he was taking a more measured approach to his own construction project.

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"For every block I bought, it seemed like he bought 50,000 blocks. And his behavior towards me was remarkably rude," he said.

A subtle tone of superiority in his voice caused Mubita to keep a distance, but he would shadow him and show off his massive bank statements.

Mubita remained consistent in his routine.

The man's comments implied that Mubita's efforts fell short compared to his grand ambitions.

Unfazed by the jeers and the rapid pace of his neighbor's building project, the resolute young man remained committed to his well-organized plan.

More than 10 years ago, the confident man's house is still being built, while Mubita's small house has expanded into a grand seven-bedroom estate with a perimeter wall.

"I continue to build my houses in the same manner up until the present day. I progress steadily and according to the availability of funds," he stated.

Lessons learned

Reflecting on his journey, Mubita found the strength to remind people to trust in their own abilities, trusting that they can make progress with their own aspirations.

He insisted that even fixing one window frame a month is still progress, and they would be done in a year if it continues.

"Constructing something is akin to acquiring knowledge," he reflects.

Adding:

While the time it takes to build doesn't matter, the fact is that you need to build and make progress.

Entrepreneur Builds 10 Houses for Rent in 10 Months

In a previous narrative, a video that showcased a young woman who built a rental property accommodating six tenants garnered significant online attention.

She kept a detailed record of the building's development, from the initial laying of its foundation to the completion of its finishing details.

She reported that she accomplished the rental units project within a ten-month timeframe, which triggered a flurry of congratulations from those around her.