Increase share of affordable housing for the poor in slums, says scholar
Scholar Prof. Peter Ngau has criticized the Kenyan government's affordable housing program for allocating only 20 percent of units to low-income earners. He argues that this is insufficient given the massive housing deficit and the millions of Kenyans living in informal settlements.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between government-led urban development and the actual needs of the most vulnerable populations in rapidly urbanizing African cities.
President William Ruto during the launch of the Mukuru estate, Phase II, Nairobi on December 18, 2025/PCS
The article presents a critique from an academic perspective while providing government context, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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