Housing levy falls short as government seeks new funding for affordable homes

2,000 affordable housing units remain unoccupied as State considers new financing model

Approximately 2,000 affordable housing units under the Affordable Housing Programme remain unoccupied, prompting the government to explore new financing models. Of the 10,000 completed units, 8,000 are occupied.

Govt Hints at Alternative Affordable Housing Funding Model Beyond Housing Levy

Kenya's government is exploring a new funding model for its Affordable Housing Programme due to a shortfall in the 1.5 per cent Housing Levy. The current levy collections are insufficient to meet the ambitious target of constructing 200,000 units annually.

Ministry Unveils New Affordable Housing Plan Targeting Select Kenyans

The Kenyan government is launching a new initiative under its Affordable Housing Programme to construct housing units specifically for the elderly parents of Kenyans living abroad.

State moves to regularise land under affordable housing projects

The Kenyan government is taking steps to regularise land ownership for its Affordable Housing Project (AHP), two years after its commencement.