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The funding boost follows a March warning from a parliamentary committee that the programme faced a Sh16.9 billion shortfall, putting stipend payments...
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli had raised concerns over the misapplication of the funds meant for workers’ housing.
Speaking in Parliament, CS Mbadi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to safe, decent, and affordable homes while driving job cr...
Mbadi underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the country’s housing deficit and improving urban infrastructure.
Governor Ahmed revealed that the council held a detailed meeting with the president last week, where they agreed on the importance of aligning housing...
On Friday, Hinga accused COTU of misleading the public, pointing out that the union was directly involved in the drafting of the law and its accompany...
COTU had warned that the Affordable Housing Regulations introduce loopholes that could allow MPs to redirect the housing levy to initiatives unrelated...
Ruto noted that the move is aimed at enhancing dignity, improving welfare, and boosting home ownership among members of Kenya’s disciplined services.
RESA called on Parliament to urgently amend or suspend these measures, warning that their combined effect represents a policy shock to the property ma...
George Mbugua, speaking on behalf of the affected parties, claims that they are the beneficial owners of land within the Nairobi River Corridor and ha...
The exercise, which was initially set to end on Saturday, has already seen over 11,000 people enlisted.
The organisation asserted that the actual residents of the area are not among the selected beneficiaries of these housing allocations and alleged that...
President William Ruto on Tuesday officiated the handover of 1,080 units, describing the project as a turning point in Kenya’s housing sector.
The organisation further noted that policy responses by governments, humanitarian, and development actors are often framed through a rural lens, and t...
These appointments are in line with Section 34 of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024, which requires county governments to form housing committees to he...
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.
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.
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...
