Those who will have saved longer in the Affordable Housing Programme and have larger families will be prioritised when allocating the homes once the project is complete, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said.
In a statement on Tuesday, May 13, Mwaura said the government will ensure the process of allocating the houses is open.
“The process is simple and fair. We will start by notifying those who have registered for the program when the houses are ready,” Mwaura said.
He added: “The process will ensure the allocation is done fairly, based on the date the person started saving, their family size, and the demand for houses in each category.”
“When the affordable housing project is completed, the process of allocating houses will start immediately. This program aims to provide affordable houses to Kenyans,” Mwaura said, the project coming in the face of a serious shortage of houses in the country.
The program will also follow a strict rule of “one Kenyan, one home,” meaning a person can only get one house under the Affordable Housing Program. This rule is meant to ensure more people get a chance to own a home.
Kenyans who want to benefit from this program are encouraged to register through the Boma Yangu platform, save regularly, and stay updated on new housing projects, to increase their chances of getting a home when projects are completed.
“Registered members will be notified and asked to select a unit after which they will be told how much they need to have saved to own it,” said Mwaura.
“Allocation is fair, based on savings , family status, and demand in each category. And remember, under the affordable housing scheme, it is strictly one Kenyan, one home.”
Mwaura said that 4,888 housing units are now available for sale, and Kenyans are encouraged to apply and benefit from this project, which is part of Kenya Kwanza’s BETA (Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda) plan.
“Since September 2022, the Affordable Housing Programme has created over 25,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to the government. A total of 4,888 housing units are now available for sale.”
“Kenyans are encouraged to apply and benefit from this transformative initiative under the BETA plan,” Mwaura said.
