Kenya Faces Urgent Affordable Housing Crisis Amid Rapid Urbanization

Government initiatives and emerging technologies struggle to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in urban areas.

Kenya's urban population is expanding, with 70% living in informal settlements lacking basic infrastructure.
The government aims to build 250,000 houses annually to address a 2 million unit housing deficit.
Traditional financing methods are insufficient; cooperative savings and 3-D printing technology are being explored.
A new 1.5% housing tax to fund affordable housing faces legal challenges and public protests.
Experts emphasize the need for scalable, low-cost building solutions to meet housing demands.