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Ruto unveils Sh28bn Siaya housing, market plan

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 202603 mins

Government outlines major housing and market projects in Siaya New infrastructure targets traders, students and local businesses Thousands of households are also set to gain electricity connections President William Ruto has announced that the Government is investing Ksh28 billion in affordable housing, modern markets and student hostels in Siaya County as part of efforts to…

Garissa swears in affordable housing committee members

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202603 mins

Garissa has sworn in four affordable housing committee members. Governor Nathif Jama urged the team to serve with integrity. The committee will coordinate affordable housing programmes in the county. Garissa County’s Rural and Urban Affordable Housing Committee is now set to begin operations, following the swearing-in of its four board members on Thursday. The ceremony…

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…

President Ruto launching the Affordable housing in Mukuru

AHB moves to reallocate homes to 300 sidelined Mukuru residents

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202604 mins

AHB promises fresh housing allocations for about 300 verified Mukuru applicants. Another 164 enumerated residents who missed out are also set to benefit. Some units will be reclassified as social housing to address the allocation dispute. The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) has announced plans to correct a wave of missed allocations in Mukuru, promising fresh…

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…

Sacco records could unlock housing loans for Kenyans

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202607 mins

Mobile money and Sacco records could help informal workers qualify for housing loans Government targets a major expansion of Kenya’s mortgage market Lenders push for wider financing options to turn affordable housing projects into home ownership Millions of Kenyans working outside formal employment could soon have a better chance of accessing affordable housing loans if…

Stima Sacco, Stanbic Bank win refinancing efficiency awards

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202602 mins

Stima Sacco Society Limited and Stanbic Bank Kenya have won the Refinancing Efficiency Champion category at the Kenya Affordable Housing Awards 2026, recognised for their effective use of refinancing solutions to strengthen liquidity and expand access to affordable, long-term home financing. Stima Sacco took the Sacco division of the award, a milestone that reflects the…

Qona Sacco wins top affordable home loan award in Kenya

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202602 mins

Qona Sacco has added a major recognition to its home ownership drive after emerging as the Affordable Home Loan Champion in the Sacco category at the Kenya Affordable Housing Awards 2026. The award puts the spotlight on Qona’s role in expanding access to home financing as more Kenyans look for affordable ways to build or…

Unaitas wins awards for affordable housing, national reach

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202602 mins

Unaitas wins two housing awards SACCO strengthens home ownership access KMRC partnership boosts housing finance reach Unaitas Sacco has secured two recognitions at the Kenya Affordable Housing Awards 2026, held during the 5th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference in Naivasha. The Sacco was named National Reach Champion in the Sacco Category and Affordable Housing Impact Champion…

Stima DT Sacco wins housing refinancing award

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 202602 mins

Stima Sacco Society Limited has been recognised for its contribution to affordable housing finance after winning the Refinancing Efficiency Champion Award in the SACCO Category at the Kenya Affordable Housing Awards 2026. The award recognises Stima DT Sacco’s efforts to expand access to affordable mortgage solutions, supported by its partnership with the Kenya Mortgage Refinance…