Kenyan government department that presented the 1.5 per cent housing levy at the 13th World Urban Forum; oversees affordable housing programmes including the Kibera Soweto East Zone B project.
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… At the same time, the officers will benefit from Shariah-compliant financing through KCB Sahl Bank.State Department for Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga said the expansion of the Civil Servants Housing Mortgage Scheme to the KDF reflects the governm …
New deal to give KDF home loansCapital News
… These companies will showcase the latest technologies, equipment, and solutions designed to drive innovation and accelerate infrastructure development across East Africa.” Buildexpo is being held under the patronage of the State Department for Housing and Urban Development and th …
Buildexpo Eyes East Africa’s Infrastructure GrowthCitizen Digital
… The expo will be launched by Joe Mutugu, Chief Executive Officer of the Affordable Housing Board under the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development's State Department for Housing and Urban Development. …
Over 300 exhibitors from 45 countries set for buildexpo Kenya 2026 in NairobiCitizen Digital
… The expo will be launched by Joe Mutugu, Chief Executive Officer of the Affordable Housing Board under the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development's State Department for Housing and Urban Development. …
Over 300 exhibitors from 45 countries set for buildexpo Kenya 2026 in NairobiThe Standard
At the recent 13th World Urban Forum held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga presented a compelling case for the government’s 1.5 per cent housing levy. …
UN's push to have governments regulate Africa's housing marketCitizen Digital
… The senator pointed to what he described as “systemic lapses” within implementing agencies, including the State Department for Housing and Urban Development and the National Land Commission. …
Omtatah demands Senate probe into Affordable Housing Projects flagged by Auditor-GeneralThe Standard
… A key metric during this period is the increase in the number of units completed by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, which tripled in the period. …
Construction sector adjusts to clinker levy on industry reboundCitizen Digital
… At the same time, the State Department for Housing and Urban Development is moving to unlock more housing within Kibera with plans underway to revive the stalled Kenya Railways Corporation housing Project in Kibera that boasts of 900 units.
Government nears completion of 4,465-unit Kibera Housing ProjectCapital News
… Meanwhile, the State Department for Housing and Urban Development is planning to unlock additional housing in Kibera, including the revival of a stalled Kenya Railways Corporation project expected to deliver 900 units. …
Ruto Inspects Kibera Housing Project, Vows to Deliver Dignified Living in Informal SettlementsThe Standard
… ated from the project due to high demand for locally made materials, such as doors and windows, as well as balustrades, locally sourced from the local Jua Kali sector,” he said.He said currently, the Housing Ministry, through the State Department for Housing and Urban Development …
Affordable housing will not be stopped, Ruto vowsOver 50,000 active military personnel have been enrolled in a Civil Servants Housing Mortgage Scheme through a partnership between KCB Bank Kenya and Kenya Defence Forces, offering mortgage financing at four per cent per annum over up to 20 years.
8 hours ago · The Standard →
Over 50,000 active military personnel have been enrolled in a Civil Servants Housing Mortgage Scheme through a partnership between KCB Bank Kenya and Kenya Defence Forces, offering mortgage financing at four per cent per annum over up to 20 years.
8 hours ago · The Standard →
More than 300 exhibitors from over 45 countries will showcase construction technologies and equipment at the 27th Buildexpo Kenya (July 8–10) to support infrastructure development across East Africa, where demand for modern building solutions is rising.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
The 27th edition of Buildexpo Kenya 2026 will be held at the Carnivore Exhibition Grounds in Nairobi, bringing together more than 300 exhibitors from 45 countries to showcase cutting-edge technologies and strengthen regional trade and investment in the building and construction industry.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 300 exhibitors from 45 countries will attend the 27th edition of Buildexpo Kenya 2026 in Nairobi from July 8 to 10 at the Carnivore Exhibition Grounds, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and regional trade opportunities for the construction industry.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku, Kenya's Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development presented the government's 1.5 per cent housing levy as necessary to regain control of the country's housing market, which had been left to the private sector since the early 1990s.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenya's construction sector has rebounded from negative growth in 2024 to expand by 6.8 per cent in 2025, as the sector adjusts to the import levy on cement clinker. Cement consumption improved by 20.3 per cent to 10.3 million tonnes in 2025, from 8.5 million tonnes in 2024, while loans and advances to the sector rose to Sh646.5 billion in 2025 from Sh576.3 billion in 2024.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto inspected the Kibera Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project, which is over 80 per cent complete. The Ksh.7.4 billion project comprises 4,465 housing units designed to provide dignified living for Kenyans.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto toured the Kibera Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project, which is over 80 per cent complete and will deliver 4,465 housing units alongside a school, health centre, and commercial facilities. Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving living standards in informal settlements through modern, affordable housing.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has committed to advancing the affordable housing project despite criticism, stating that his government is determined to elevate living standards in informal settlements. The Sh7.4 billion Kibera Soweto East Zone B project, now over 80 per cent complete, comprises 4,465 housing units alongside schools, health centres, and recreational facilities.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →