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Makongeni residents protest planned demolitions under affordable housing project
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 14, 2025

Residents and traders in the area have protested the plans, citing several reasons why the exercise should not proceed despite the government’s ambiti...

Kenya secures Sh167.9 billion to expand affordable housing, low‑cost mortgages
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

President Ruto has actively promoted the affordable housing program, seeking investment from international financiers to expand the supply of low-cost...

Reprieve for Garissa police as Sh227 million stalled housing project resumes
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 12, 2025

The project will comprise three blocks —two at the police line and one at the Administration Police line—housing 150 units ranging from one-bedroom to...

Kenya Railways hands over stalled Kibera project to State Department of Housing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Managing Director Phillip Mainga informed the Parliamentary Committee on Implementation that Kenya Railways had reached an agreement with the State De...

Only 4 per cent of Kenyans can afford Sh10 million homes - survey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Banks say the mismatch between average income and the cost of property is a key factor limiting mortgage growth.

MPs push for completion of police housing units within station compounds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, said housing officers within station premises would significantly improve emergency response and strengthe...

SUPKEM refutes claims linking Huruma mosque to affordable housing project
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

SUPKEM clarified that it has partnered with development stakeholders to construct modern income-generating infrastructure on a section of the property...

Ruto unveils Sh4 trillion development plan to propel Kenya to first-world status
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

The President outlined that Kenya needs about Sh1.5 trillion for roads, railways and airports, another Sh1.5 trillion for energy expansion and an addi...

Makongeni Estate set for redevelopment under Ruto’s affordable housing plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Located near the Central Business District and key transport hubs, Makongeni sits on highly valuable land, drawing significant interest from developer...

MPs demand trader-centered designs in ESP market projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

Committee chair Johana Ng’eno noted that market users must guide decisions on layout and security installations. He said the government should listen...

MPs push for faster delivery of affordable housing, economic stimulus projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

Committee members expressed concern over the adequacy of essential facilities such as schools, hospitals, and other social services for the new housin...

Surveyors protest exclusion from major government projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

IQSK president Mutinda Mutuku urged the industry to fully comply with the Building Code 2024 to promote professionalism and safety in construction.

Construction growth slows amid rising costs, labour shortages
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 23, 2025

Loans and advances from commercial banks to the sector declined from Sh602.7 billion in 2023 to Sh528.0 billion.

Nairobi innovator turns mushrooms into affordable bricks for Kenya’s housing boom
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 20, 2025

As Nairobi battles a growing housing deficit, a local startup is turning mushroom roots and farm waste into durable, affordable panels—offering hope f...

Kenya seeks World Bank, EU support to remove toxic asbestos roofs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

Asbestos, once a popular building material in the 1970s for its heat and sound resistance, was banned in Kenya in 2006 after it was linked to severe i...

Rights groups ask High Court to scrap mandatory housing levy, cite rising poverty
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

The groups argue that the levy unfairly targets salaried workers while allowing the political elite to benefit and that it deprives households of fund...

Petition seeks to block Ruto's directive on affordable housing units for police and teachers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 25, 2025

The petitioners told the court that millions of citizens — including unemployed youth, informal sector workers, other civil servants, and the general...

Kenya eyes 1.7 million job creation through economic transformation agenda
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 23, 2025

A recent study by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis forecasts the creation of 1,788,881 jobs, comprising 407,732 direct and...

President Ruto cites big wins in jobs, digital economy and housing in 3-year scorecard
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 22, 2025

In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura highlighted development initiatives that the president says have transformed sever...

Court orders Kirinyaga to pay ex-deputy governor Sh5.7 million in housing benefits
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 19, 2025

The court emphasised that these circulars were legally binding, not mere recommendations, and that the County’s claim that housing was already include...

Mukuru affordable housing registration kicks off, targets 2,000 residents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Ruth Wekesa, an official with the Affordable Housing Board, said the current registration is focused on applicants who were previously enumerated by t...

Housing levy under fire: Ndindi Nyoro says sector worse off despite billions collected from Kenyans
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 15, 2025

He argued that the levy has done more harm than good, noting that the very sector it was meant to support has instead recorded negative growth since i...

Ruto reserves 20 per cent of affordable housing units for teachers
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 13, 2025

The President also defended his decision to host teachers at the State House, stressing that the event was not a political gathering but a forum to de...

Kenya’s property market outpaces global giants in investment gains - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 10, 2025

In the 12 months leading up to June 2025, property prices in the country rose by 7.8 per cent, the highest annual increase among all the analysed mark...

Housing levy funds surge to Sh73 billion despite slow project rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2025

Treasury records show the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) exceeded the Sh63.2 billion target by Sh10 billion, achieving 115.82 per cent of the planned a...

Babu Owino says Kenya Moja’s 70 MPs ready to challenge government in Parliament
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 05, 2025

Owino described Kenya Moja as a platform where like-minded MPs can exercise oversight over the government.

National Assembly approves regulations for Sh4 million affordable housing loans for rural homes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

If an application is approved, the Board will enter into an agreement with the applicant, credit the borrowed amount to the applicant’s account after...

Ruto acknowledges SHA, housing project have damaged his approval ratings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

Ruto said the challenges he faces are self-imposed, insisting that these difficult decisions are necessary for Kenya’s long-term development.

House hunting in Nairobi: How to avoid scams, hidden costs and disappointment
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 13, 2025

From countless site visits and exaggerated listings to hidden costs and misleading photos, finding a decent place to live can feel like a full-time jo...

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