A new report from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) reveals that young people globally desire marriage and children but are hindered by affordability and lack of support conditions.

• Over two-thirds of young adults surveyed aspire to marriage and family life.
• 88% cited financial security and 87% stable employment as key preconditions for parenthood.
• Economic and housing constraints were identified as the biggest barriers by 72% of respondents.

The Kenyan government is set to disburse the second tranche of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) grant this Friday, supporting 122,000 youths with business start-up capital.

• KSh3 billion in grants will be distributed, with each of the 122,000 beneficiaries receiving an additional KSh25,000, bringing their total to KSh50,000.
• The disbursement will be overseen by President William Ruto in Nairobi, with Cabinet Secretaries representing him at 17 other launch venues nationwide.
• An additional cohort of 33,000 beneficiaries will each receive a KSh50,000 grant after completing a business development skills program.

Kenya's real estate market is experiencing a surge in new property developers focused on affordable housing, driven by strong buyer demand for completed homes over speculative land. This shift is creating opportunities for emerging firms to challenge established players.

• The **affordable housing** demand is reshaping the #realestatemarket, creating space for new developers.
• Emerging developer Wilstone Homes, founded in 2018, is expanding by focusing on affordable gated communities in areas like Ruiru, Juja, and Kenyatta Road.
• Buyers, including the diaspora, increasingly prioritize completed projects with flexible payment plans, reflecting changing preferences amidst concerns over stalled developments.