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State keen on fulfilling affordable housing promise, DP Gachagua says

Sacco Review2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that the Government is committed to ensure the success of the affordable housing programme. He said the programme is enabling youth earn their daily bread and has also assisted in reducing cases of alcoholism and drug abuse. “The President is very clear on his intention which is for the…

Housing Director urges Kenyans to support affordable Govt’s housing programme

Sacco Review5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

National Housing Corporation (NHC) Director Joshua Nyamori has asked Kenyans to support the Affordable Housing Programme aimed at providing affordable housing. The Director, who is also a Lawyer, said that the programme aims to ensure low-income earners have access to decent housing. Nyamori, who was speaking in Kisumu during a housing exhibition, he observed that…

Smallscale mining cooperatives to supply affordable housing materials

Sacco Review6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

The government will use small-scale miners’ cooperatives to supply construction materials for affordable housing projects across the country. Mining Principal Secretary (PS) Elijah Mwangi said that his department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Department for the miners to provide over 60 percent of the materials required for the projects. Speaking in…

Lecturer’s innovation to spearhead affordable housing

Sacco Review8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Dr Joseph Mwiti’s innovation of manufacturing cement using clay will serve as a welcome relief to thousands of Kenyans who aspire to build home. Dr Mwiti, a lecturer who teaches Chemistry at Meru University of Science and Technology(MUST), believes that using clay to make cement will revolutionize construction and provide a solution to high costs…

Saccos contribute 80% of housing projects in the country, says Co-op PS

Sacco Review2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

By Obegi Malack obegimalack@gmail.com The Permanent Secretary for State Department of Cooperative Ali Noor Ismail has commended cooperatives for their contribution in the government agenda of affordable housing. The PS who was speaking during Ukulima DT Sacco’s 50th anniversary in a Nairobi Hotel said the Saccos provides 80% of housing needs in the country…