NAIROBI, Kenya, July 11 – Over 800,000 Kenyans have signed up on the Boma Yangu portal to learn from the federal government’s Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), reflecting rising curiosity in homeownership and confidence within the state’s housing agenda.
Speaking throughout a Diaspora Stakeholder Meeting in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga underscored this system’s transformative impression, urging Kenyans to register for homeownership.
“It is not only about housing; it’s about constructing dignity, offering alternatives, and enhancing nationwide improvement. I name upon Kenyans to take up this initiative in the direction of proudly owning an honest, reasonably priced dwelling by way of the Boma Yangu platform,” mentioned Hinga.
The surge in registrations comes as development of over 140,000 housing items good points momentum throughout 44 counties.
Launched to bridge the housing hole and promote dignified residing, Boma Yangu permits residents to register, choose housing items, and save in the direction of possession.
Data from the Affordable Housing Board (AHB) reveals that greater than 3,100 houses have already been accomplished, with a further 11,000 items nearing handover.
Beyond housing, the AHP has spurred financial exercise throughout varied sectors, the place the initiative has created over 250,000 jobs in each formal and casual industries.
A key part consists of Sh 11 billion allotted to assist MSMEs and Jua Kali artisans concerned within the provide and development worth chains.
To cater to particular teams, the federal government has additionally initiated the development of 42,000 housing items for uniformed personnel, together with members of the police, navy, and jail providers.
Additionally, a plan to develop 177,000 pupil housing items is within the procurement section, aiming to ease lodging strain in establishments of upper studying.
As the Affordable Housing Programme scales up, the federal government is ramping up public consciousness, calling on extra Kenyans to register and reap the benefits of the chance to personal an honest, reasonably priced dwelling that would redefine city residing throughout the nation.
