As the debate on the construction of affordable housing in urban areas rages on, millions of Kenyans living in rural areas continue to inhabit derelict structures.
Yet the focus has always been on what happens in the towns where population densities are high and economic activities are a lot more.
The previous government led by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, prioritised affordable housing as a key pillar in its infamous Big Four agenda development blueprint. The other three pillars included affordable healthcare, manufacturing and food security.
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