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KMRC targets Kenya’s housing finance gap as Affordable Housing Conference set for August 20

KMRC targets Kenya’s housing finance gap as Affordable Housing Conference set for August 20

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14-Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) will convene the fifth Kenya Affordable Housing Conference from August 20 to 21, with the focus shifting from simply building more homes…..

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The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) is hosting the fifth Kenya Affordable Housing Conference from August 20 to 21, shifting focus from building homes to making them affordable.

The conference aims to address the financing gap that prevents millions of Kenyans from owning homes.
Key participants include government officials, lenders, developers, and international experts.
Discussions will explore alternative financing models, inclusivity for informal workers, and incorporating sustainability and technology in housing.

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