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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…

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…

Co-op Bank offers young Kenyans 100% mortgage financing

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 202604 mins

Young Kenyans can access up to 100 per cent mortgage financing for residential property. The facility offers financing of up to Ksh10.5 million at a 9.5 per cent interest rate. Borrowers can use the facility to buy, build or develop residential property, subject to affordability checks. Co-op Bank is offering young Kenyans an opportunity to…

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…

KMRC to host 5th Affordable Housing Conference in Naivasha

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202604 mins

KMRC will host the fifth Kenya Affordable Housing Conference from August 20 to 21 in Naivasha. The conference will focus on expanding affordable housing finance, especially for informal workers and Sacco members. Stakeholders will discuss blended finance, land reforms, green housing and technology in the housing sector. The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) will convene…

Kimisitu Sacco launches affordable mortgage loans for members

Sacco ReviewAugust 3, 202603 mins

Kimisitu DT Sacco has partnered with the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) to launch an affordable mortgage product for members. It offers long term mortgage financing designed to help members move from renting to owning homes, through flexible and affordable terms. Under the arrangement, eligible members can access mortgage loans of up to Ksh 10.5…

Kenya’s affordable housing gets big boost with Sh120b treasury allocation

Sacco ReviewAugust 11, 202505 mins

The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary (CS), John Mbadi has said the National Treasury has set aside Sh120.2 billion to the housing and settlement sector in the 2025/26 financial year. Mbadi said the move is aimed at bridging the widening gap in home ownership, particularly in urban areas. Speaking during the 4th Kenya…

Report sheds light on why affordable housing is a pipedream

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 2023August 28, 202307 mins

Inadequate supply of affordable housing, high incidental costs, slow property registration and titling process and high cost of land for construction have been identified as some of the reasons most Kenyans are unable to own modern houses, a new report has shown. According to Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) 2022 Annual Integrated Report and Financial…

Saccos to attract more mortgage refinancing

Sacco ReviewAugust 23, 2023August 23, 202307 mins

Kenya Mortgage Refinancing Company (KMRC) hopes there will be increased healthy competition in the sub-sector that has been dominated by commercial banks after Saccos entered into the mortgage space. They are now looking forward to making affordable housing a reality because Saccos offer loans at a low interest rate and are easily accessible to many…