Housing and Urban Development PS Charles Hinga has called on Kenyans living abroad to take advantage of the Affordable Housing Project to own decent homes. Speaking in Cairo to Kenyans in Egypt, Hinga emphasized that the initiative presents an ideal investment opportunity for the diaspora, while also addressing Kenya’s housing deficit. He highlighted that 70% of Kenyans currently live in slums, a challenge the government aims to resolve by transforming informal settlements into modern estates.
Hinga noted that the rising cost of land, particularly in Nairobi, has made homeownership difficult for many. However, the Affordable Housing Project is changing this by enabling low- and middle-income earners to own homes. He assured Kenyans abroad that homeownership is no longer a privilege for the few, but a realistic goal for many through this initiative.
Beyond housing, Hinga pointed out that the project is driving economic growth, creating thousands of jobs, and boosting related industries. With over 124,000 units under construction, the initiative has already employed more than 250,000 youths. President William Ruto, who was also in Egypt, visited the Capital Gardens City in Cairo, where over one million housing units have been built in just four years, underscoring the potential impact of Kenya’s housing programme.
