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World Bank woos counties in new housing plan

Edward Uhevi,36 years old,arrives at his new home in Kibera Soweto East Zone 'A' ,Nairobi County. (PHOTO: COURTESY)

The World Bank is keen on supporting county governments to work with the private sector to deliver affordable housing.

Speaking at a Nairobi hotel yesterday, World Bank regional director for East and Southern Africa Oumar Seydi said bridging the housing gap in Kenya, especially for low income earners, will not only need capital from donors such as the World Bank, but most importantly partnerships between public and the private sectors.

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