Affordable Housing Levy,Affordable Housing Programme,Affordable housing project Stories
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.
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.
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...
The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to address the housing shortage in Kenya and provide affordable, decent homes for citizens,...
As of now, 500,000 Kenyans have expressed their desire to occupy the first phase of the affordable housing units.
The report notes that Kenyans have often relied on the Judiciary to nullify Bills passed by Parliament after what was deemed insufficient or "cosmetic...
Sakaja's team believes that promoting homeownership among county employees will not only boost productivity but also improve staff retention and perfo...
The consultants have warned that the unpaid dues, which have been pending for nine months, are hindering the successful implementation of the initiati...
The CS also emphasised the importance of ensuring that Kenyans have more disposable income after taxes.
The audit revealed that by June 2024, KMRC had received Sh11.66 billion, but there was no clear evidence of how these funds were disbursed to the inte...
