Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Mombasa’s skyline is set for a major makeover as Ksh23 billion in housing projects take shape across the city. A Ksh7 billion Nyali project is already 70.5 per cent complete, with thousands of homes and a 1,000 stall market coming up. A 106 year old market is set for a 13 storey transformation featuring homes,…
President William Ruto said the Affordable Housing Programme now offers Sharia compliant financing, allowing Muslim Kenyans to buy homes without interest. Ruto said the option was introduced under the Affordable Housing Act, 2024, to make the programme more inclusive and address low uptake among Muslims. The President said affordable housing projects are being rolled out…
Ruto launches government funded artisan certification programme. Skilled workers without certificates to receive free formal certification. Certified artisans to support Affordable Housing Programme jobs President William Ruto has unveiled a government funded artisan certification programme aimed at enabling skilled workers to obtain formal qualifications and secure employment opportunities under the Affordable Housing Programme. Speaking on…
Housing PS Charles Hinga said the reported Ksh2.56 billion Boma Yangu withdrawals were misinterpreted, noting Ksh1.76 billion was used as deposits for affordable housing units while Ksh803 million was withdrawn. He said withdrawals were mainly for personal needs, such as school fees, or due to uncertainty over the programme, insisting the figures do not show…
Kapsuswa is transforming through the Affordable Housing Programme, bringing modern homes, better infrastructure and new economic opportunities. Population growth is increasing demand for schools and healthcare, creating a need to expand education and medical services. The project shows how affordable housing can improve livelihoods, education, health and sustainable urban development. For many years, Kapsuswa was…
Kenyans have withdrawn Ksh2.56 billion from the Boma Yangu scheme. Refunds have increased 3.5 times since President Ruto took office. Refunds are rising faster than new savings, signalling weaker confidence. Kenyans have pulled more than Ksh2.5 billion out of the government’s Boma Yangu housing savings scheme, as growing numbers of contributors abandon the programme and…
Housing Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Hinga has revealed that he is battling more than 85 court cases tied to his role in the Affordable Housing Programme, among them a contempt of court matter in which he was due to be sentenced on Wednesday, July 8, “I have over 85 cases that I am defending. This…
The Affordable Housing Programme has come under renewed scrutiny after a new corruption risk assessment revealed significant governance weaknesses that could undermine its ability to deliver transparent and affordable homes to citizens. The study, conducted by Transparency International (TI), examined flagship infrastructure projects and found that housing developments in Vihiga and Kiambu counties face moderately…
Government has allocated Ksh50.6 billion for the Affordable Housing Programme in the 2026/27 financial year. Treasury CS John Mbadi said the investment is aimed at accelerating construction of affordable housing units nationwide. The programme is also expected to create jobs across the construction sector, including labour, materials supply, and related services. By Frank Mugwe The…
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…
