Overcrowding in informal settlements is forcing individuals to live on the streets, according to Lynda Tabuya, the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection. In an interview with The Lens@177, she emphasized that the government is collaborating with faith-based organizations and other agencies to offer affordable housing and support for those living on the streets.
Tabuya pointed out that street dwelling is closely associated with the cramped conditions in informal settlements, where multiple families often share a single home. She noted that many men who have ended up on the streets do so because of a lack of space at home, expressing a desire to avoid being a burden on their families.
To address this issue, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing affordable housing for the poor and vulnerable populations. The Ministry of Housing, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, is actively working on an affordable housing scheme aimed at constructing thousands of homes across the nation.