Affordable Housing Programme Stories

Kenyans warned over unregistered real estate agents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

The board emphasized that those who meet the legal requirements are issued a Registration Certificate and an Annual Practising Certificate, which must...

Over 130,000 housing units underway as state allocates Sh11 billion to Jua Kali artisans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The construction covers multiple housing categories, including 52,909 units under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), 56,753 social housing units,...

Ruto defends Shauri Moyo affordable housing amid opposition criticism, vows more development
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 10, 2025

The President also highlighted the project's scale, proposing an increase in building height to accommodate more residents due to land scarcity.

Billions in housing levy funds remain idle amid slow project rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 09, 2025

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...

CS Wahome, PS Hinga grilled by senators over affordable housing programme, housing levy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

Senators questioned why Kenyans were being taxed for houses they were not assured of owning.

Government fails to provide title deeds for Sh49.5 billion affordable housing sites
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The report warns that without these records, it remains unclear whether proper land ownership structures are in place to facilitate the issuance of ti...

Government on the spot over low housing funds absorption amid construction levy deliberations
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 21, 2025

PS Hinga attributed the meagre 25 per cent absorption rate to delays in the disbursement of funds by the Affordable Housing Board.

Nearly half of Kenyans unaware of Affordable Housing Plan - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 24, 2025

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.

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.

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