State Department for Housing and Urban Development

State Department for Housing and Urban Development — oversees Kenya's Affordable Housing Programme and housing market regulation, facing scrutiny over project delays and land documentation concerns.

2026-04-282026-08-31

In coverage

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May 2026
14 MayThe 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 rebound
April 2026
28 AprCitizen 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 Project
28 AprCapital 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 Settlements
28 AprThe 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 vows

Politics

Parliament demands answers on stalled affordable housing projects

The News

Parliament's National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing challenged the State Department for Housing and Urban Development over delays in the Government's Affordable Housing Programme, demanding detailed updates on stalled projects and timelines for completion. The State Department attributed delays to procurement challenges, limited contractor capacity, project management shortcomings, and transition to the electronic government procurement system.

29 August 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 29 August

Parliament demands answers on stalled affordable housing projects
Parliament's National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing challenged the State Department for Housing and Urban Development over delays in the Government's Affordable Housing Programme, demanding detailed updates on stalled projects and timelines for completion. The State Department attributed delays to procurement challenges, limited contractor capacity, project management shortcomings, and transition to the electronic government procurement system.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 7 August

Former spokesman praises Treasury's clear economic communication
Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has commended the National Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, as the best-performing government ministry in public communication, noting that it effectively simplifies complex economic issues for public understanding through regular media briefings and clear explanations of policies.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

2,500 officers to join Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that at least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled, following a Presidential directive issued in February. The officers will undergo specialised training before deployment to address the city's security challenges.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

Government invests Sh922mn in 14 modern markets in Kisumu
The national government is investing more than Sh922 million in constructing 14 modern markets across Kisumu County under the Economic Stimulus Programme, expected to provide trading spaces for more than 4,000 traders while reducing post-harvest losses and improving market access.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 17 July

KCB Bank, KDF partnership launches home loan scheme
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.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 6 July

Buildexpo brings 300+ exhibitors to Nairobi for infrastructure growth
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 →

Sunday 5 July

Buildexpo Kenya 2026 draws 300+ exhibitors from 45 countries
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 →
Over 300 exhibitors from 45 countries converge for Buildexpo Kenya 2026
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 →

Thursday 11 June

UN urges African governments to regulate housing markets
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 →

Saturday 6 June

Senator Omtatah calls for Senate inquiry into Affordable Housing projects
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 →

Thursday 14 May

Construction sector expands 6.8% as clinker levy effects ease
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 →

Tuesday 28 April

Government nears completion of 4,465-unit Kibera housing project
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 →
Ruto inspects Kibera housing project, commits to settlement upgrades
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 →
Ruto vows to continue affordable housing project implementation
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 →