Nairobi residents on Tuesday, January 23 were able to provide feedback on the Affordable Housing Bill 2023 during a public participation exercise held at KICC Nairobi.
Dennis Musyoki, a student leader at the Technical University of Kenya, stated a significant accommodation deficit in Tertiary Institutions must be addressed through the Bill.
“We support this bill with the hope that the program will deliver affordable and decent hostels to our students,” he said.
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Bomet Miriam, representing local manufacturers, urged the government to work closely with them on producing and supplying construction materials.
She noted that engaging local manufacturers would provide opportunities for many small businesses in the supply chain.
Jua-kali artisans, on their part, saw the initiative as an excellent opportunity to expand their businesses and improve the skills of their workers.
They referred to the sector as the largest supporter of many young people. They asked the committee to ensure fair distribution of housing units once completed to promote inclusivity in the program.
Jua Kali is Swahili for ‘hot sun’. It is used to refer to Kenya’s informal or non-formal economic sector.
Edward Rioba, representing Bunge la Wazalendo, requested that the committee review the cost of housing units and eliminate the housing deposit, currently capped at 10% of the unit value, to accommodate different societal groups.
A presentation by George Bado of Kenya Commercial Bank also provided insight into the banking sector.
According to him, most Kenyans do not have access to mortgage financing through banks, so this affordable housing project will allow many Kenyans to own a home.
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