Why affordable housing uptake has slowed down

The lack of a pool of potential homebuyers from which the market can draw whenever units are ready is the biggest setback derailing affordable housing delivery in the country. ..

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The uptake of affordable housing projects in Kenya has reportedly slowed down significantly, hindering the delivery of these crucial housing units nationwide.

The primary setback identified is the lack of a sufficient pool of potential homebuyers ready to purchase units as they become available.
The article mentions President William Ruto commissioning projects, indicating government involvement in the affordable housing initiative.
The commissioning of the 60-unit Mabera Affordable Housing project in Kuria West constituency, Migori County, on March 23, 2026, is cited as an example of projects being delivered.

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