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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 29, 2026
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Parliament Presses Govt Over Stalled Affordable Housing Projects
The State Department attributed delays to procurement challenges, limited contractor capacity, project management shortcomings and the transition to the electronic government procurement system...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyan Parliament has demanded answers from the Government regarding stalled projects under the Affordable Housing Programme. Lawmakers are pressing for updates on project completion and accountability for delays.
- Key challenges cited include procurement issues, limited contractor capacity, and project management shortcomings.
- Principal Secretary for Housing Charles Hinga acknowledged weaknesses but stated the program is not failing, attributing issues to the unprecedented scale of the initiative.
- The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works is seeking detailed status reports and has emphasized the need for stronger monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
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