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Kenya seeks global funding to bridge housing deficit at World Urban Forum

Sacco ReviewMay 21, 202603 mins

Kenya has framed its two‑million housing deficit as a business opportunity for investors while lobbying for more funding at the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the government described the shortage as a development emergency. Speaking at the forum, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome outlined the challenges of…

Ruto: Kenya’s affordable housing costs no more than informal dwellings

Sacco ReviewMay 18, 202605 mins

President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s affordable housing initiative, stating that the country has shown that people living in informal settlements can move into modern high-rises without facing higher living costs. Speaking at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 18, President Ruto highlighted that Kenya had begun replacing Nairobi’s informal settlements with organised,…

Ruto reaffirms affordable housing agenda at World Urban Forum in Baku

Sacco ReviewMay 17, 202604 mins

President William Ruto has reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme during high‑level engagements at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ruto made the remarks after meeting Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat), on the sidelines of the global summit on sustainable urban development. In…

Ruto heads to Baku to showcase Kenya’s housing agenda at the World Urban Forum

Sacco ReviewMay 16, 2026May 16, 202604 mins

President William Ruto has left Nairobi for Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), where Kenya will present its Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) as a model for sustainable urban development and economic transformation. The high‑level forum, convened by UN‑Habitat, brings together governments, investors, urban planners, civil society organisations, and…

President Ruto launching the Affordable housing in Mukuru

Treasury sets aside Ksh over 50 billion for affordable housing in 2026/2027 budget

Sacco ReviewMay 8, 2026May 8, 202603 mins

Kenya’s push to put more citizens under decent roofs is receiving a fresh financial shot in the arm, with the National Treasury earmarking Ksh 50.6 billion for the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) in the 2026/2027 financial year. The allocation, which forms 37 percent of the total Ksh 135.8 billion set aside for Housing, Urban Developments…

Ruto cuts housing deposit from 10% to 5%, urges workers to register on Boma Yangu

Sacco ReviewMay 1, 2026May 14, 202603 mins

President William Ruto has announced a reduction in the deposit required for affordable housing units, lowering the rate for salaried workers from 10 per cent to 5 per cent of a unit’s value. Speaking during the 2026 Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, President Ruto said the move is aimed at easing access to home…

KCB unveils mortgage solution to unlock home ownership for Kenya’s informal sector

Sacco ReviewMay 1, 202604 mins

KCB Bank has launched a groundbreaking mortgage product targeting Kenya’s informal workforce, a move expected to expand access to affordable housing and reshape the country’s mortgage landscape. The new facility, offered at a single‑digit interest rate, is tailored for SMEs, artisans, boda boda operators, gig economy players, and digital content creators whose income streams are…

AMG Realtors LTD group during a past event in Nairobi.

How Kenya’s Real Estate Sector is evolving, driving country’s economic growth

Sacco ReviewApril 17, 202606 mins

Kenya’s real estate 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 in property…

Mwalimu National Sacco Nyahururu Branch. Photo/ File

Why Saccos lead banks in land and housing financing in Kenya

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202607 mins

Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) continue to offer a viable, more affordable, alternative to commercial banks for land and housing financing in the country. Data from Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) Regulated Saccos shows they cumulatively disbursed over Ksh125 billion in credit for land and housing during 2025, with most of the loans being…

Kindiki urges Africa to embrace Kenya’s affordable housing model

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202606 mins

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on African nations to draw lessons from Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme, describing it as a transformative initiative aimed at delivering dignified and affordable living spaces for millions of urban residents. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 2nd Africa Urban Forum held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)…