Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Tensions have heightened at the 600-acre Imani Estate in Ruiru, Kiambu County with residents living in fear of eviction from the posh location. The Sh 10 billion property located along the Ruiru – Githunguri road has been at the center of a bitter dispute between the family of former spy chief, the late James Kanyotu…
Kenya’s housing and property sector continues to thrive, driven by visionary companies that combine trust, innovation, and consistent delivery. The sector has grown from just selling property to creating trust, vision and leaving a huge impact across many sectors. The real estate sector is evolving through technological integration, a strong focus on sustainability, and shifts…
Low-income Kenyans earning Sh20,000 or less will now access houses under the Affordable Housing Programme without paying an upfront deposit, following a government waiver designed to ease barriers to homeownership. Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga said the policy targets households that can afford monthly repayments but struggle to raise lump-sum deposits. He explained that while…
The land and housing sector has once again topped the charts as the leading recipient of credit from regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs), according to the newly released SACCO Supervision Annual Report 2024 by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA). The report, which was unveiled yesterday, reveals a steady upward trend in sectoral…
A new trend is emerging among investors in Nairobi, with many shifting their focus from the congested city center to the surrounding outskirts and satellite towns. This strategic move is being driven by the need for expansion, affordability, and better accessibility for their growing customer base. Titus Kariuki, Chairman of Mark Touch Engineering Limited, highlighted…
Kenyans seeking to build homes in rural areas can now access loans of up to Ksh4 million through the Affordable Housing Fund, following the approval of new regulations by the National Assembly. The move is part of efforts to implement the Affordable Housing Act, 2024. This is after the Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by…
President William Ruto on Thursday, August 14, officially launched the Awendo Affordable Housing Project, the Ksh750 million initiative which will deliver 293 modern housing units within the next 12 months. The development is located on a 1.8-acre site adjacent to the Awendo Mosque According to the plan, the project will feature two high-rise residential blocks,…
Parliament has approved the Affordable Housing Programme new rules cutting the requirement deposit from 10 percent to 5 percent. This will enable more Kenyans hoping to own homes under the government’s Boma Yangu programme to pay much lower deposit. The National Assembly passed the Affordable Housing Regulations of 2025 on August 14, 2025 in a…
The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary (CS), John Mbadi has said the National Treasury has set aside Sh120.2 billion to the housing and settlement sector in the 2025/26 financial year. Mbadi said the move is aimed at bridging the widening gap in home ownership, particularly in urban areas. Speaking during the 4th Kenya…
Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alice Wahome has called on private sector players to actively support Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme, amid a massive Ksh326 billion annual financing shortfall. The CS announced that the government was exploring partnerships with commercial banks, retirement benefit schemes, mortgage schemes, SACCOs, development partners, and the wider business…
