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State eyes new financing model to boost housing levy shortfall

Sacco ReviewSeptember 5, 202604 mins

Government seeks new financing to close the housing programme funding gap. Housing Levy collections remain below what is needed for the annual target. World Bank talks could bring long term funding alongside levy and sales revenue. The government is considering an alternative financing model for the Affordable Housing Programme after the mandatory 1.5 per cent…

Ruto: Housing programme has created 1.1m jobs

Sacco ReviewSeptember 1, 202602 mins

Ruto says the housing programme has created more than 1.1 million jobs. The programme has generated work across construction related trades. Ruto says housing has outpaced teacher recruitment in job creation. President William Ruto says the affordable housing programme has created more than 1.1 million jobs, a figure he described as the largest job-creation achievement…

Nandi housing project workers down tools over unpaid wages

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202603 mins

Chesumei housing project workers halt work and block road over delayed wages Unpaid workers say mounting debts and rent arrears are worsening their financial strain Protesters demand immediate payment and accountability over the use of public funds Workers on the Chesumei Affordable Housing Project in Nandi County have downed their tools and blocked part of…

Mombasa housing projects set to transform city skyline

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 202607 mins

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,…

Ruto unveils Sharia-compliant financing for Affordable Housing Programme

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202604 mins

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 artisan certification for housing jobs

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 2026July 23, 202603 mins

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…

PS Hinga sets record straight on Ksh2.56 billion Boma Yangu withdrawals

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 202605 mins

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…

Affordable housing in Kapsuswa is reshaping education and health in Uasin Gishu

Sacco ReviewJuly 22, 2026July 22, 2026012 mins

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…

President Ruto launching the Affordable housing in Mukuru

Boma Yangu refunds near half of Sh5.47 billion raised as more savers pull out

Sacco ReviewJuly 20, 202603 mins

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…

PS Hinga faces contempt sentencing amid 85 lawsuits over Affordable Housing Programme

Sacco ReviewJuly 9, 202604 mins

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…