Affordable Housing Programme Stories

Most residents of Wajir, Lamu and Isiolo unaware of state's affordable housing programme – KNBS report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

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.

Kenyans invited for open days to inspect 4,888 affordable housing units
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 19, 2024

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...

Over 500,000 Kenyans sign up for affordable houses ahead of 2025 allocations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to address the housing shortage in Kenya and provide affordable, decent homes for citizens,...

Affordable Housing Programme consultants decry Sh1 billion unpaid dues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

The consultants have warned that the unpaid dues, which have been pending for nine months, are hindering the successful implementation of the initiati...

Auditor-General flags mismanagement of Sh11.6bn loan for affordable housing scheme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2024

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...

Sonko linked to missing title deeds as Nairobi's affordable housing projects stall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 22, 2024

The Jevanjee estate title deed was entrusted to Sonko in 2018 but has not been returned following his impeachment.

All set for Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale with focus on affordable housing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 20, 2024

The day's programme will feature the unveiling of key government initiatives under the affordable housing agenda.

State to hold KEBS, NCA accountable for collapsed buildings under affordable housing project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2024

This initiative is part of the government's broader effort to enhance the quality standards enforced by these agencies.

Nairobi MCAs call for probe into city's stalled affordable housing projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2024

Members of the County Assembly have raised concerns that the Pangani and Jeevanjee projects, launched in 2018, have stalled despite their importance f...

Kibera residents oppose plans to demolish houses for third phase of housing programme
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 05, 2024

The residents, who included youths and elderly persons living in the informal settlements, said the government had not adequately addressed their conc...

Tudor residents protest potential eviction for Mombasa affordable housing project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 08, 2024

Residents are concerned that the project may lead to the sale of the Tudor Estate and Muoroto community, which have long-standing communities.

South B's Mariguini residents present 9 demands to govt over planned relocation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2024

The structure owners called for a transparent process and the removal of rent deposits in the rent-to-own housing programme.

KNBS Report: Affordable housing units almost double to 3,357 in 2023
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2024

The 2024 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reveals that in 2022, only 1,390 units were constructed.

State officials risk Sh20m fine for mismanaging housing levy funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 21, 2024

The Housing PS revealed revealed the establishment of a governing board comprising diverse stakeholders tasked with supervising the allocation of hous...

Ruto's affordable housing project faces new hurdle after fresh petition
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 20, 2024

In the matter filed as urgent, the petitioners have accused the state of violating the Constitution on the distribution of functions between the natio...

Ruto signs Affordable Housing Bill into law
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 19, 2024

The new law provides for the affordable housing levy at the rate of 1.5 per cent of the gross income of a business or an individual and a matching con...

Tenants of government estates on Jogoo Road petition court to halt evictions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 06, 2024

The estate has a total of 365 housing units mainly occupied by civil servants and a few others who are not government employees.

Residents in six estates of Nairobi's Eastlands ordered to vacate by April 30
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 01, 2024

Residents in those areas have been directed to vacate their homes after clearing any outstanding rent arrears, utility bills, and service charges.

Affordable housing beneficiaries should prove payment of levy - budget office
Saleem Abdi  |  Feb 06, 2024

Currently, the only conditions for one to benefit from the programme are being an adult citizen, having a national identity card and KRA PIN, and depo...

MPs seek new law to protect Affordable Housing units from cartels
Apollo Ochieng  |  Feb 01, 2024

MP Kuria sought to allay fears that the wealthy may buy off most of the houses for later resale at a profit.

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