Housing Stories

Lamu, Mandera lead counties where tenants don’t pay rent - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The report reveals that more than 600,000 households are living rent-free, with the consent of their landlords. Specifically, 638,761 households natio...

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.

Funding delays slowing down affordable housing project despite Kenyans’ contributions  - CoB
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

A recent report by the Architectural Association of Kenya suggests that only 1,189 houses have been finished by the current administration.

Another title deed for Nairobi affordable housing project land missing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

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...

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,...

Court cases push affordable housing completion to April 2025, says Lands CS Wahome
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

As of now, 500,000 Kenyans have expressed their desire to occupy the first phase of the affordable housing units.

Hasty passage of parliamentary Bills raises concerns over public participation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The report notes that Kenyans have often relied on the Judiciary to nullify Bills passed by Parliament after what was deemed insufficient or "cosmetic...

Governor Sakaja announces affordable housing plan for City Hall employees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Sakaja's team believes that promoting homeownership among county employees will not only boost productivity but also improve staff retention and perfo...

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...

Government plans to reduce PAYE to ease tax burden - CS Mbadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

The CS also emphasised the importance of ensuring that Kenyans have more disposable income after taxes.

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...

National Bank defends Sh1.9bn loan to Jevanjee Estate developer, says due diligence done
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

The bank, in its submission to the Nairobi County Assembly Planning Committee, cited "due diligence" and compliance with regulatory requirements as re...

Jevanjee Housing Project developer refutes claims of misuse of land title, confirms project progress
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 05, 2024

According to the developer, the project's progress is currently at 50 per cent with affordable housing units set to be complete by September 2025 and...

Treasury proposes housing, SHIF deductions from gross salaries to boost take-home pay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

The change, included in amendments to tax laws, would replace the current system, which gives a tax relief of 15 per cent on these contributions.

Nairobi MCAs halt Jevanjee housing project transactions amid loan inquiry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2024

Sonko publicly confirmed that a private developer used the Jevanjee title deed to secure the substantial loan.

Mystery of Jeevanjee Estate title deed used to secure Sh1.9 billion loan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

 Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration had accused Sonko of having the title deed for the estate under L.R No. 209/5458.

High Court declares housing levy lawfully enacted
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 22, 2024

A three-judge bench determined that public participation in the process was sufficient.

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.

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