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February 6, 2026
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High county approval costs hindering affordable housing, expert says

High county approval costs hindering affordable housing, expert says

High housing approval costs across counties are slowing the delivery of housing units, a property expert has said...

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High housing approval costs in Kenyan counties are hindering the delivery of affordable housing units, according to a property expert. This issue is driving private developers away from the sector.

  • Kenya needs approximately 200,000 new housing units annually and faces a deficit of around two million units.
  • Property expert Stephen Kuria identified inconsistent regulations, high approval costs, and limited risk-sharing as major barriers.
  • The proposed Trade Development Bill 2025 aims to harmonize levies and charges across counties, including those for housing approvals, as stated by Secretary for Trade Michael Mando.

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