Affordable Housing Programme Stories
In Omtatah’s petition, the housing development involves the construction of 17-storey apartment blocks comprising 15,950 housing units.
The latest budget allocation, part of a larger Sh119.6 billion for the housing department, includes both recurrent and development costs.
According to the 2025 Economic Survey, private construction firms shed 2,900 jobs, reducing the number of people they employ from 226,300 in 2023 to 2...
The proposed tax changes, if approved, could raise the cost of building affordable homes and slow down the delivery of housing units.
According to the provisions of the Bill, eliminating excise duty on these parts is expected to attract more investment in the power sector, enabling K...
Jasir was selected despite its bid documents containing significant errors and alterations, while its competitor, Jijenge Precast & Construction Limit...
The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee has linked the drastic reduction in net income to additional deductions introduced under President W...
One of the first policy changes under President Ruto's leadership was a dramatic increase in National Social Security Fund deductions, which jumped by...
The board emphasized that those who meet the legal requirements are issued a Registration Certificate and an Annual Practising Certificate, which must...
The construction covers multiple housing categories, including 52,909 units under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), 56,753 social housing units,...
Despite huge criticism, Ruto remains resolute in his stance, arguing that building churches aligns with his vision for the country.
The deterioration of water treatment programs has left countless people with no choice but to consume untreated water, exposing them to a higher risk...
From July to December 2024, the government allocated Sh320.6 billion for development projects but only spent Sh217.4 billion, resulting in a Sh103.2 b...
The President also highlighted the project's scale, proposing an increase in building height to accommodate more residents due to land scarcity.
The Parliamentary Budget Office reveals that while the government aimed to deliver 200,000 housing units annually, it has achieved only 1.2 per cent o...
Senators questioned why Kenyans were being taxed for houses they were not assured of owning.
The report warns that without these records, it remains unclear whether proper land ownership structures are in place to facilitate the issuance of ti...
These cuts will impact ongoing affordable housing construction, slum upgrades and the establishment of social halls for public participation.
According to the group, Yunus was arrested on February 25 after he visited a police station seeking to know why the authorities were searching for him...
PS Hinga attributed the meagre 25 per cent absorption rate to delays in the disbursement of funds by the Affordable Housing Board.
The president noted that many rural areas remain without electricity, even as national access has grown from 29 per cent in 2013 to 75 per cent today.
In March 2023, Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga had indicated that the housing levy is a form of saving, not a tax.
CS Wahome cited a variety of factors including court cases and a lack of streamlined processes as the reasons for the delay.
While 53.5 per cent of Kenyans are aware of the AHP, a worrying 46.4 per cent are still in the dark about the programme.
The KNBS report shows that 46.4 per cent of Kenyans have no information about the initiative, with only 53.5 per cent being aware of it.
The Ministry's plan includes conducting comprehensive aquifer mapping to identify viable water sources, aiming to tackle the country's water scarcity...
A recent report by the Architectural Association of Kenya suggests that only 1,189 houses have been finished by the current administration.
A report presented to the Nairobi City County Assembly by the Planning Committee in early December revealed that the title deed for the Pangani estate...
The open days provide a platform for Kenyans to make inquiries about the programme, seek assistance with registration on the Boma Yangu portal, and le...
