The flipside of affordable housing across many counties

The cost of building materials has been rising, especially as demand for affordable housing units grows...

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A Nakuru contractor highlights a significant challenge facing Kenya's affordable housing initiative: the escalating cost of building materials. This rise directly impacts construction firms as demand for new housing units surges across the country.

The cost of building materials has been rising significantly.
Peter Macharia, a contractor with Fagilia Contractors, noted this trend.
This issue is particularly pronounced as demand for affordable housing units grows in various counties.

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