The Multiparty Era Reforms: Saba Saba, the Repeal of Section 2A and Kenya's Return to Political Pluralism
Between 1990 and 1992 Kenya moved from a one-party state to multiparty democracy. This article traces the Saba Saba protests, the repeal of Section 2A of the constitution, the rise and fracture of FORD, and the contested 1992 elections that opened Kenya's pluralist era.
KMRC and Diaspora Mortgages in 2026: How the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company Made Home Loans Cheaper and What Diaspora Buyers Should Demand From Lenders
KMRC has reshaped Kenyan mortgage rates with refinancing operations that lowered cost. A practical diaspora guide to home loans, lender comparison, and a fair negotiation list.
Kenya Affordable Housing Programme 2026: A Diaspora Guide to Eligibility, Pricing, Allocation Lottery, and the Returnee Path Home
Kenya has delivered tens of thousands of Affordable Housing Programme units and is scaling delivery in 2026. A diaspora guide to eligibility, application, allocation, and the returnee strategy.
Court of Appeal and the Housing Levy: What the 2026 Ruling Means for Diaspora Property Owners and Employers
Kenya's Affordable Housing Levy survived the High Court in October 2024 and reached the Court of Appeal in January 2026. For diaspora property owners, employers of Kenyan staff, and investors in the Affordable Housing Programme, the ruling shapes both compliance obligations and pipeline housing supply.
3D Printing in Construction: How Kenya Is Exploring Additive Manufacturing to Solve the Housing Crisis
3D printing technology is emerging as a potentially transformative innovation for Kenya's construction industry, offering the possibility of dramatically faster, cheaper, and more sustainable building...
Affordable Housing in Kenya: The Government's Housing Program, Levy Controversies, and What Buyers Need to Know
Kenya faces a housing deficit of over two million units, with the gap growing by 200,000 annually. The government's Affordable Housing Programme, funded partly through the controversial housing levy, ...
The Housing Crisis in Kenya: Government Programmes, Affordable Housing Levy, and What It Takes to Own a Home
Kenya faces a housing crisis of staggering proportions, with a deficit of over 2 million units and growing. The government's Affordable Housing Programme, funded partly through the controversial Affor...
How to Apply for Affordable Housing in Kenya Through the Boma Yangu Portal
Kenya's Affordable Housing Program offers Kenyans the opportunity to own homes at prices significantly below market rates, with units ranging from KES 600,000 to KES 3 million. Through the Boma Yangu ...
Understanding Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) and Affordable Housing Loans
The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) has transformed the home financing landscape in Kenya by making mortgage loans more affordable and accessible. With interest rates as low as 5% and repaymen...