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Rising population, and urbanisation drive demand for affordable housing

Houses in Pipeline Estate,Nairobi build together without giving space.Poor housing planning in the area has left many people confused. [COLLINS KWEYU,Standard]

Kenya's housing market is facing a significant crisis, driven by rapid urbanisation and population growth, which are exacerbating the country's growing housing deficit.

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