KMRC Applauded for Its Transformational Role in Advancing the Country’s Affordable Housing Agenda

KISUMU, Kenya August 8th -The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) launched a two-day conference of the 4th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (KAHC) in Kisumu, themed “Revolutionising Housing Finance: Innovation Meets Sustainability.” The conference brought together different stakeholders in the housing arena, including policymakers, investors, developers, and housing leaders from East Africa and beyond. The Government…

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Govt Aims to Construct 1 Million Affordable Housing Units by 2027

KISUMU, Kenya, August 7 – Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome announced that the government is focused on delivering 1 million affordable housing units by 2027. This initiative aims to address a national deficit of over 2 million homes, providing more inclusive and dignified living conditions for Kenyans. To achieve…

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FKF, Kenya Tourism Board Signs Sh15M Deal to Promote Sector through Football

NAIROBI, Kenya, August 6 –The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has received a significant boost with the signing of a Sh15 million partnership deal with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). This six-month deal, which includes an option for extension, aims to promote both local and international tourism in Kenya through football. During the signing ceremony, Cabinet…

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Corruption Hotspots: 20 Counties in Kenya Where Bribery is Rampant

INTEGRITY CENTRE, Nairobi August 6- A recent survey by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has identified the most corrupt counties in Kenya. The National Ethics and Corruption Survey (NECS) 2024 report highlights the countries where bribery is most prevalent and the services most prone to corruption. According to the survey, Uasin Gishu, Baringo, Elgeyo…

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Authorities Crack Down on Hawkers Selling Unlicensed Chemicals

ELDORET, Uasin Gishu, August 5 –Hawkers in Uasin Gishu County have been warned against selling pesticides not approved by the Pest Control Products Board(PCPB). According to Uasin Gishu PCPB officer Anthony Wechule, many street vendors, commonly known as Malimali, are selling unapproved pesticides, displaying them along the streets, and posing a significant risk to public…

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