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Building your home, one paycheck at a time

By Ferdinand Mwongela

Owning a home is the classic Kenyan dream, and the economic benefits of homeownership are immense, yet it is a luxury very few can afford. Reports show that Kenya faces an acute shortage of affordable housing and a low level of urban home ownership.

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