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flag Kenya delivered 4,536 homes in Nairobi, part of a national effort to address a housing shortage.

flag On December 18, 2025, Kenya’s President William Ruto handed over 4,536 affordable homes in Nairobi’s Mukuru Estate, part of a national program that has delivered about 140,000 homes since 2017, though it remains short of its target. flag Over 130 projects are ongoing, with infrastructure upgrades including schools, markets, and utilities in 47 counties. flag Despite progress, a housing deficit exceeds two million units, with annual demand at 250,000 and combined public-private delivery averaging only 50,000. flag Delays in implementing a 1.5% housing levy have fueled public discontent, while experts urge greater private-sector involvement through incentives like tax breaks and faster approvals.

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