×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Kenya eyes Chinese tech to bridge housing deficit

Building under construction (PHOTO: COURTESY)

NAIROBI, KENYA: Kenya plans to seek modern housing technology from China to bridge housing deficit currently standing at 1.85 million units, an official said Tuesday.

Oliver Okello, director of state-owned Kenya Building Research Centre (KBRC), told reporters that over the past decades, China has distinguished itself as a global leader in the construction sector.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in