Government department overseeing affordable housing programmes and market development in Kenya, which faced parliamentary scrutiny in 2026 over project delays.
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Citizen 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 vowsThe Watamu Economic Stimulus Programme Market in Kilifi County is now fully occupied with over 200 traders, who report improved working conditions, security, and access to modern facilities including stalls, ablution blocks, boreholes and waste disposal infrastructure developed under the government's market modernisation programme.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Watamu Economic Stimulus Programme Market in Kilifi County is now fully occupied with over 200 traders, who report improved working conditions, security, and access to modern facilities including stalls, ablution blocks, boreholes and waste disposal infrastructure developed under the government's market modernisation programme.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto handed over 220 housing units at the Chepalungu Boma Yangu Affordable Housing Estate in Bomet County, with 99 per cent of units already sold. The project comprises studios through three-bedroom units targeting different income groups, and Ruto said the Government would proceed with Phase Two in the coming month.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has handed over 220 housing units at the Chepalungu Affordable Housing Project in Bomet County as part of efforts to expand home ownership in urban centres and reduce agricultural land subdivision for residential development.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto visited Kajiado County to reaffirm his administration's commitment to equitable development, emphasizing government investments in affordable housing, modern markets, and public infrastructure to improve living conditions and create jobs. During the tour, he inspected a police housing project with 100 units and a 580-bed student accommodation project at Maasai National Polytechnic.
4 September 2026 · Capital 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →