March 27
Kenya: Pain for Civil Servants As Govt to Increase Rent for Housing Units
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning now plans to hike the rent of civil servants living in 56,892 housing units across the country. Read more »
March 18
Kenya: Ruto Ready to Sign Affordable Housing Bill Into Law
President William Ruto is expected to sign the Affordable Housing Bill into law this morning, marking a significant step towards the implementation of the housing project and the… Read more »
March 05
Kenya: High Court Gives Nod to Affordable Housing Bill Process
The High Court in Kisumu has given Parliament a nod to proceed with the Affordable Housing Bill after it struck out a case challenging public participation. Read more »
February 28
Kenya: Nairobi Tenants' Decades of Rent to Count As Payment for New Houses
Tenants in thirteen old estates earmarked for the Nairobi Regeneration and Urban Renewal Programme will not pay to own new housing units in the Affordable Housing Program in the… Read more »
February 21
Kenya: Win for Ruto As MPs Endorse Affordable Housing Bill for Second Reading
The implementation of President William Ruto's Affordable Housing Program is gaining momentum after legislators approved its legal framework to proceed to the second reading. Read more »
February 19
Kenya: Sifuna Demands Uhuru Park Reopening, Questions Delay
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has demanded the reopening of Uhuru Park questioning the delay months after the renovations were concluded. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges MPs to Support Affordable Housing Program After Opposition
President William Ruto has criticized MPs from the government coalition opposing the Affordable Housing Program, emphasizing its role in alleviating unemployment in the country. Read more »
February 15
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Bipartisan Support for Affordable Housing Bill to Boost Job Creation for Youth
President William Ruto has urged members of Parliament to rally behind the Affordable Housing Bill, emphasizing its potential to generate employment opportunities for the youth. Read more »
February 05
Kenya: Odinga Blames Gas Blast On Poor Planning in Nairobi
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Rila Odinga has attributed poor planning in the capital city of Nairobi to the explosion witnessed in Embakasi leading to loss of lives and… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Officials Defend Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Response to Gas Blast
Nairobi County Government has dismissed assertions of inadequate treatment for the victims of the Embakasi East tragedy at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital. Read more »
February 02
Kenya: Red Cross Offers 2-Month Rent to Embakasi Gas Explosion Victims
Families affected by the gas explosion that rocked Mradi village in Embakasi will now receive a two-month rent as part of assistance offered by the Kenya Red Cross Society. Read more »
January 30
Kenya: Govt Urged to Include Universities in Housing Agenda Implementation
The government was on Tuesday urged to collaborate with universities and other tertiary institutions in constructing hostels to address their demands owing to the huge population… Read more »
Kenya: Housing Levy Out First Thing as President in 2027 - Kalonzo
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared he will revoke the Housing Levy if elected as President in the 2027 General Election. Read more »
January 31
Kenya: Construction Workers Pitch Tent at Milimani Courts on Day 2 of Protest Contesting Affordable Housing Levy Suspension
For the second consecutive day, a group of construction workers taking part in affordable housing projects have set up camp outside the Milimani Law Courts to voice their… Read more »
January 29
Kenya: Kisumu Housing Activist Turns Down Invite on Housing Levy Public Participation
A Kisumu human rights crusader on housing has declined to appear before the joint National Assembly housing and finance committees conducting public participation on affordable… Read more »
January 12
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans Not to Allow Anyone to Derail Their Home Ownership Dreams
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to allow anyone to derail their home ownership dreams. Read more »
January 11
Kenya: Affordable Housing Projects to Generate Over 10,000 Jobs for Youth, Women
The recently launched Affordable Housing Projects are poised to create substantial employment opportunities, particularly for the country's youth and women. Read more »
January 10
Kenya: NHC to Construct 20,000 Affordable Housing Units in Changamwe
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has announced the construction of twenty thousand housing units in Changamwe, Mombasa, to address the current housing shortage in the coastal… Read more »
January 06
Kenya: Nyandarua Women's Representative Mulls Parliamentary Motion to Tackle Neglected Traffic Rules and Road Safety in Kenya
Nyandarua women's representative Faith Gitau has declared her intention to present a motion in parliament addressing the neglected traffic rules and regulations, against a backdrop… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Student Association Endorses Housing Levy for Improved University Accommodation, Job Opportunities
The Kenya University Students Association Organization (KUSO) has voiced support for the housing levy, emphasizing its potential to provide dignified accommodation and employment… Read more »
January 02
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Toll Hikes 'Due to Depreciating Shilling'
Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has attributed the increase in the Nairobi Expressway toll fee to the Project agreement by the Chinese government taking… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Kenya: Jua Kali Contractors, Slum-Based Lobbies Stage Pro-Housing Levy Protests
A section of slum dwellers, community-based organisations and Kenyans employed in the jua kali sector held a peaceful protest in the Nairobi CBD on Wednesday where they are voicing… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Railways Increases Nanyuki, Kisumu Trips Due to Passenger Spike
Kenya Railways has introduced daily trips to and from Nanyuki and Kisumu due to passenger spike during the festive season. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Kenya: Ichung'wah Trashes Ruling Disallowing Public Participation on Housing Levy
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has trashed a High Court order staying planned public participation on the revised housing levy law. Read more »
Kenya: Majority Leader Trashes Order on Housing Levy Public Participation
Majority Leader in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung'wah has trashed a High Court order putting a stay on a planned public participation on the revised housing levy law. Read more »