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Originally published by The Standard BusinessAugust 27, 2026
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How Kenya's informal workers hold the key to unlocking the housing market
Successive regimes have not been able to crack Kenya’s housing demand, even with the current 1.5 per cent housing levy imposed on workers...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's housing demand, while seemingly vast based on population, shrinks significantly when considering effective and qualified demand, particularly for the informal sector.
- The article highlights that Kenya's informal workers are crucial to unlocking the potential of the housing market.
- The government's approach to estimating housing demand, solely based on population, overlooks the purchasing power of this significant demographic.
- Understanding the financial capacity and needs of the informal sector is presented as key to developing successful affordable housing solutions in Kenya.
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