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Establish structures before imposing housing levy, architects tell Treasury

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The incoming Architectural Association of Kenya President Florence Nyole delivers a speech during the general meeting and gala dinner on March 29, 2023. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has said the government needs to put in place structures to steer the development of affordable houses before imposing the housing levy on Kenyans.

In its proposal, AAK has called for the setting up of the Kenya Housing Board, which will formulate policy as well as look into modalities of financing developments that could include introduction of the housing levy.

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