Harambee Sacco: Civil Service Heritage, Five Decades of Cooperative Saving and the Tier-One DT-Sacco Offering of Today
Harambee Sacco, founded in 1971 for Office of the President staff, has grown into a tier-one DT-Sacco with KSh 30+ billion in assets and an open common bond serving civil servants, county workers and the wider public sector across Kenya.
Stima DT Sacco: Origins, Membership, Products, Loans, Dividend History and the Diaspora Pathway
A deep guide to Stima DT Sacco — founded in 1974 for Kenya Power employees, now one of Kenya's largest deposit-taking Saccos with strong dividends and a growing diaspora membership.
CBK Holds the CBR at 8.75% in 2026: What the New Rate Cycle Means for Diaspora Borrowers, Savers, and Investors
The Central Bank of Kenya cut the CBR ten consecutive times before pausing at 8.75 percent in April 2026. The shift to a KESONIA-based pricing model and lower commercial bank rates change the calculus for diaspora mortgages, fixed deposits, and SACCO loans.
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.
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...
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...
Affordable Housing Levy in Kenya 2026: How It Works, Who Pays, and How to Benefit
The Affordable Housing Levy (AHL) is one of the most significant social policy initiatives in Kenya, requiring all employed persons to contribute 1.5% of their gross salary towards a national housing ...
Kenyan Diaspora and Affordable Housing: Opportunities in Kenya's Housing Revolution
Guide to Kenya's Affordable Housing Programme for diaspora Kenyans — from Boma Yangu registration and KMRC mortgages to housing development investment opportunities.
Kenyan Mortgage and Home Loan Options for Diaspora Buyers
Explore mortgage and home loan options for diaspora Kenyans, including product types, qualification criteria, interest rates, and how to apply from abroad.