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Capital News
… The Affordable Housing Programme, also known as Boma Yangu, is a key government initiative aimed at increasing access to quality housing, reducing the national housing deficit and driving job creation under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
Ruto Inspects Kibera Housing Project, Vows to Deliver Dignified Living in Informal SettlementsCapital News
… Once complete, the houses will be allocated to the residents of Kibra under terms similar to those under the Affordable Housing Programme. …
Ruto Rallies Nairobi residents to Shun Politics of DivisionCapital News
… KHRC noted that although UDA has been one of the strongest proponents of the Affordable Housing programme, it failed to remit the mandatory housing levy for its own employees. …
KHRC Threatens Legal Action Against UDA Over Alleged Tax Evasion and Misuse of Public FundsKenya faces an annual housing deficit of approximately 200,000 units amid rapid urbanization; an ambitious affordable housing programme targets delivering 277,000 units, with 45,000 units targeted by end of this year, leveraging government, private enterprise, and innovation to address the decades-long gap.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Kenya faces an annual housing deficit of approximately 200,000 units amid rapid urbanization; an ambitious affordable housing programme targets delivering 277,000 units, with 45,000 units targeted by end of this year, leveraging government, private enterprise, and innovation to address the decades-long gap.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Members of Parliament from Kenya and officials from the U.S. Congress have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation and expanding bilateral relations with focus on trade, education, youth empowerment and democratic governance. Kenyan lawmakers called for increased market access for locally produced goods in the United States and urged support for timely renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has argued that the opposition's call to unseat President William Ruto is rooted in demands for constitutional values such as human rights, democracy and the rule of law, rather than a rejection of infrastructure development. Drawing parallels with the end of Daniel arap Moi's administration in 2002, Sifuna said Kenyans voted for change because they were dissatisfied with the manner in which the country was governed.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi gubernatorial hopeful Pauline Njoroge has defended Senator Edwin Sifuna's criticism of the Affordable Housing Programme in Western Kenya, arguing his reference to chickens was a metaphor for tailoring development projects to regional social, economic and cultural realities, not a literal rejection of the government's housing agenda.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment Programme, which will empower more than 100,000 young Kenyans over three years through private sector internships and training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, life skills, and workplace readiness, in partnership with UNDP and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo defended the Affordable Housing Programme against criticism from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who had raised cultural concerns about the initiative in the Western region. ODM leaders also criticised the opposition for pursuing tribal politics.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto accused his political opponents of fuelling divisive politics by exploiting poverty and tribalism, saying they have built campaigns around discrediting his administration's development agenda, particularly the Affordable Housing Programme. Ruto argued that the 2027 election will be a choice between development and regression, and claimed his rivals lack policies and vision for the country.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga says the Sh2.56 billion in withdrawals from the Boma Yangu platform largely reflects savings converted into deposits for allocated housing units, not abandonment of the Affordable Housing Programme. He clarified that Sh1.62 billion of the amount was applied toward purchases under the Park Road Affordable Housing Project.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has urged political, business, civil society, professional, and religious leaders to unite behind a shared vision of transforming Kenya into a first-world nation, saying the country's future should take priority over political competition and that leadership will be central to achieving Kenya's long-term ambitions.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on communities to work closely with government administrators and local leaders to strengthen security, identify challenges early, and support vulnerable youth.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto criticized leaders using abusive language to stir ethnic divisions and urged Kenyans to judge politicians by their development record rather than divisive rhetoric. Speaking at a church service in Embu, Ruto said his administration will not tolerate tribal politics and ruled out collaborating with leaders who rely on tribalism, insults, and hate speech.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto claimed that African countries seeking external financing face pressure to enact laws beyond economic reforms, including on sexuality, and called for African nations to strengthen domestic resource mobilization to reduce reliance on foreign borrowing.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over 700 residents of Kihiu Mwiri in Gatanga Sub-County, Murang'a County, received 750 title deeds from the government, ending years of uncertainty over land ownership. Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said the deeds enable families to invest in land, access credit, and participate in economic activities.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament has directed Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to appear before a Speaker's Kamukunji next Thursday to respond to questions on stalled projects across the country, including the Affordable Housing Programme.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament has directed Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to appear before a Speaker's Kamukunji next Thursday to respond to questions on stalled projects across the country, including the Affordable Housing Programme, a flagship undertaking of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's real estate sector is emerging as a cornerstone of economic growth, driven by rapid urbanization and a middle-class expansion. Urban areas face a persistent housing deficit, with annual demand estimated at 200,000 units against formal supply of roughly 50,000 units, while Kenya faces an accumulated housing deficit of over 2 million units with Nairobi absorbing nearly three-quarters of that gap.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Politicians in West Pokot County, led by former Governor John Lonyangapuo, have intensified calls for President William Ruto to be given a second term, arguing he needs more time to implement his development agenda. Lonyangapuo dismissed early opposition campaigns and said Rift Valley leaders would continue to support the President's agenda.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has moved to reassure Kenyans that homes bought under the Affordable Housing Programme are safe and cannot be taken away from them.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Interior PS has assured Kenyans that the government has put in place robust measures to prevent and respond to any potential Ebola outbreak, with strengthened screening and surveillance at border entry points in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and county governments.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Okiya Omtatah has requested a Senate inquiry into the Affordable Housing Programme, citing Auditor-General findings that flagged projects for lacking proper land ownership documentation and failing to follow legal procedures governing land allocation and public participation. Omtatah warned that the programme risks becoming "a cover for land grabbing."
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has called for stronger African multilateral financing and reform of the global financial architecture to tackle the housing crisis driven by rapid urbanisation. He highlighted that Africa will be home to 25 per cent of the world's population by 2050, with 70 per cent living in urban areas, making affordable housing urgent and essential.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto held bilateral talks with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on the sidelines of the 13th World Urban Forum, discussing cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development, with focus on Kenya's Affordable Housing Programme.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto will push for reform of global housing finance systems at the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku, arguing that developing countries need more flexible and accessible financing to address rapid urbanisation and housing demand. Kenya plans to promote its Affordable Housing Programme and seek expanded international investment in housing infrastructure and climate-resilient urban development.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has travelled to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), where Kenya will showcase its Affordable Housing Programme and sustainable urban development achievements. The government-convened forum aims to address the global housing crisis and Kenya will seek to mobilise partnerships and investments for scaling up housing and urban renewal projects.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto is attending the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, where Kenya will present its Affordable Housing Programme as a model for sustainable urban development. On the sidelines, Ruto is expected to hold bilateral talks with heads of state and investors on cooperation in energy, ICT, infrastructure, and other areas.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of an advance Kenyan delegation attending the World Urban Forum 13, scheduled for May 17–22. The forum, themed "Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities," brings together world leaders and policymakers to address the global housing crisis and position housing as a driver of sustainable urban development.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Musalia Mudavadi led an advance Kenyan delegation to the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, Azerbaijan (May 17–22), which convenes heads of state, policymakers, and urban planners to address the global housing crisis and sustainable urban development. Mudavadi called for practical implementation of housing strategies rather than further dialogue, warning that Africa's urban population is projected to double from 700 million to 1.4 billion by 2050, and highlighting risks including housing deficits, strained infrastructure, pollution, and limited financing access.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto declared that the era of discrimination and marginalisation in Kenya is over, committing to inclusive development programmes. During a tour of Laikipia County, he announced major investments including Sh15 billion for affordable housing and markets, and Sh4 billion for a Nanyuki–Doldol road project.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
MPs on the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security raised alarm during an oversight visit to the General Service Unit camp in Mombasa about overcrowded housing units, leaking roofs, and inadequate sanitation facilities, with up to eight officers sharing single rooms without partitions. The committee chair pledged to lobby for urgent interventions to improve conditions and officer morale.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's economy expanded by 4.6 per cent in 2025, marking a second consecutive year of slowing growth from 4.7 per cent in 2024 and 5.7 per cent in 2023, with GDP rising to Ksh.17.6 trillion. President Ruto has pushed back against criticism of the slowdown, citing improvements such as reduced fertilizer prices and teacher recruitment.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →