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Should State focus on affordable housing or slums upgrading?

Affordable housing units under construction at Machakos township on June 27, 2024. [John Muia, Standard]

The question experts in real estate development are asking is: should the government focus on slum upgrading to create more decent housing units for low-income earners and the middle class, or continue with the construction of affordable housing units?

Opinion is divided on the issue. The Kenya Kwanza administration is spearheading the affordable housing programme, but some believe slum upgrading should be prioritised.

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