Affordable Housing Programme Stories
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.
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.
In Omtatah’s petition, the housing development involves the construction of 17-storey apartment blocks comprising 15,950 housing units.
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.
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,...
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...
PS Hinga attributed the meagre 25 per cent absorption rate to delays in the disbursement of funds by the Affordable Housing Board.
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 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,...
The consultants have warned that the unpaid dues, which have been pending for nine months, are hindering the successful implementation of the initiati...
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...
The Jevanjee estate title deed was entrusted to Sonko in 2018 but has not been returned following his impeachment.
The day's programme will feature the unveiling of key government initiatives under the affordable housing agenda.
This initiative is part of the government's broader effort to enhance the quality standards enforced by these agencies.
Members of the County Assembly have raised concerns that the Pangani and Jeevanjee projects, launched in 2018, have stalled despite their importance f...
The residents, who included youths and elderly persons living in the informal settlements, said the government had not adequately addressed their conc...
Residents are concerned that the project may lead to the sale of the Tudor Estate and Muoroto community, which have long-standing communities.
The structure owners called for a transparent process and the removal of rent deposits in the rent-to-own housing programme.
