Shelter for All? Uneven Strides in Kenya’s Quest for Inclusive Affordable Housing
Kenya's dream of affordable housing has been a cornerstone of national policy since the country's independence, with successive leaders promising homes that every family can afford. Yet, decades later, the gulf between these political pledges and the everyday reality for many Kenyans remains stark.
From urban workers helping to build Nairobi's gleaming skyline but living in overcrowded informal settlements to rural families facing their own daunting housing challenges, access to affordable shelter continues to elude large segments of the population. Despite the government's renewed focus on ambitious new housing programs, questions linger: will these efforts finally deliver on the long-standing promise of secure and affordable homes for all Kenyans, or will deep-rooted financial, social, and bureaucratic barriers continue to hold people back?
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