Housing Levy Stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Court declines to stop collection of housing levy
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 11, 2024

The Act that established the Affordable Housing Project was signed into law by President William Ruto in March of this year.

KRA collects Sh83 billion less the target for financial year 2023/24
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 09, 2024

Official data shows revenue collection was 95.5 per cent of the revised annual target of Sh2.49 trillion, leaving a gap of Sh83 billion.

High court consolidates 6 petitions filed against affordable housing project
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 19, 2024

Some of the petitioners argued that the high court lacks jurisdiction to hear the petitions

Housing Levy deductions to take effect from March 19 -KRA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 21, 2024

KRA reiterated that individuals, who pay the affordable housing levy, shall be entitled to affordable housing relief.

Parliament passes bill paving way for return of 1.5% housing levy tax
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 15, 2024

 Ruto is expected to sign the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 75 of 2023) anytime.

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.

LSK to sue KRA for contempt of court over 'unlawful' housing levy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2024

LSK President Eric Theuri says there is no legal basis for the deduction, which he said constitutes contempt of court and the arbitrary imposition of...

High Court dismisses all petitions against Affordable Housing Bill
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 04, 2024

This paves the way for President William Ruto's government to collect levies for the implementation of the housing project.

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.

Attorney General advises KRA against Housing Levy collection
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 28, 2024

The AG said the Housing Levy is unconstitutional.

Win for Ruto as MPs pass Affordable Housing Bill
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 21, 2024

The bill has been forwarded to the Senate since some components of the proposed amendments are attached to the county governments.

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...

Lawyer Ahmednasir defends Judiciary after MP proposes budget cut
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2024

Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek made the proposal on Sunday, warning that Parliament would use its powers to punish the Judiciary for the rulings he said we...

State to consider reducing housing levy deposit - MP Kuria
Amina Wako  |  Jan 29, 2024

The proposal comes in response to concerns raised during the ongoing public hearings on the Affordable Housing Bill 2023.

Federation of Kenya Employers advises members to halt housing levy deductions
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 26, 2024

Jacqueline Mugo, the Executive Director of the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), advised employers not to deduct housing levy.