Uhuru issues directive to address police housing problem
President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed the Ministry of Interior to provide a comprehensive policy framework on how to address the persistent problem of housing in the National Police Service (NPS).
In a colourful ceremony attended...
Investors show interest in housing sector, PS Hinga
Investor interest in housing could see the government realize over one million housing units over and above the 500,000 units targeted by the government.
Speaking at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry,...
Beneficiaries of affordable housing scheme to get 15pc tax relief
President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed into law a Bill creating a 15 percent tax relief for Kenyans buying houses under the Affordable Housing Scheme.
The President signed an amendment to the Income Tax Act to...
Cytonn seeks partnership in real estate
By Ronald Owili
Entrepreneurs in 10 counties across the country now have a chance to partner with Cytonn Investments in putting up real estate projects in these regions.
This is through a Franchising model the...
Govt to engage teachers on housing scheme tax says DP Ruto
Deputy President William Ruto says the Government will engage teachers over the 1.5% tax to finance its low cost housing scheme.
This comes amid growing disquiet over the plan that is set to take effect...
Urithi Housing Coop to put up affordable housing
Urithi Housing Cooperative Society Limited it is set to put affordable housing in Kiambu County dubbed Birmingham Green City.
Features of the city will include two and three bedroom apartments (512) that will be implemented...
Acute housing deficit facing urban centers
Most urban centers are facing an acute housing deficit that has forced 60 percent of residents to seek accommodation in informal settlements.
Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Aidah Munano says developers were constructing...
Cytonn targets to put up 10,000 units in affordable housing plan
Cytonn investment is targeting to put up 10,000 affordable housing units with the launch of its Cytonn Affordable Housing Investment Plan.
The plan will see subscribers deposit up to 3 million shillings to access the...
Urithi Housing lauded for its contribution to Big4Agenda
Kiambu County Director of Co-operatives Peter Ndegwa has called for better management of housing co-operative societies in the Country.
Ndegwa says societies should look after the welfare of their members to enhance development and growth.
He...
President Kenyatta meets MPs, COTU over affordable housing
President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday met a bi-partisan group of parliament and labour leaders to discuss the road map towards the realisation of affordable housing, a key pillar in his Big Four development blueprint.
In the...
