Most of the Rwandan homes originally earmarked for British migrants deported by Suella Braverman are reportedly being sold to Kigali residents, as conservatives continue to flounder over their controversial policies.
According to the developers of the Bwiza Riverside estate, 70 percent of the 163 houses have been taken, and “sold” signs have appeared in front of the properties.
ADHI-Rwanda said the houses have been allocated to “individuals who wish to live there”, meaning there will only be places for a handful of migrants if flights from Britain take off one day. day.
Former Home Secretary Ms Braverman approved the tour of the new estate last year, calling the houses “beautiful” and arguing the African country could “resettle several thousand people” under the scheme. policy.
She visited the £25,000 house with Rwandan minister Claudette Irere and said as she looked around: “These houses are really beautiful, high quality, really welcoming and I really like your architect. ‘interior.
Most of the Rwandan houses reserved for British migrants deported by Suella Braverman are said to be sold to residents of Kigali. Pictured: Former Interior Minister in Kigali in March 2023
According to developers of the Bwiza Riverside estate, 70 per cent of the 163 homes have been taken, with ‘sold’ signs appearing outside the properties (pictured).
The modern homes cost between £14,000 and £27,000 and have been created in partnership between the country’s government and developers.
“I need some advice for myself,” Ms Braverman added, probably referring to the decor of her own Hampshire home.
The homes range from £14,000 to £27,000 and have been created in partnership between the country’s government and developers.
Speaking this week from the site, Hassan Adan Hassan, managing director of the developer, told The Times: “Currently we have sold almost 70 per cent of the affordable housing units.
“We have a few units left. Electricity is connected to the houses. Water and optical fiber are connected to the houses. Roads and public lighting are completed.
But the Rwandan government said it was false to suggest that 70 percent had been sold, according to the newspaper, calling the suggestion “simply false.”
Yolande Makolo, the government’s chief spokesperson, added that the complex “is just one of the housing options where migrants will live alongside Rwandans.”
The Rwandan government, however, said it was false to suggest that 70 percent had been sold, according to the newspaper, calling the suggestion “simply false.”
“None of the allocated housing estates were ever intended to be reserved for migrants. The idea is to integrate migrants into Rwandan communities, not to create migrant ghettos,” he added.
It is yet another hiccup in the prime minister’s road after the much-discussed plan, introduced in April 2022, was blocked by a series of legal challenges.
Despite the setbacks, Rishi Sunak insists flights to the country will begin this spring.
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