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Affordable housing: Will State's data-backed action now pay off?

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President William Ruto during the inspection of the ongoing construction of the 220 affordable housing units in Bomet County. [PCS]

The Government is banking on an elaborate breakdown of Kenyans' incomes to ensure those in need of housing units will be able to afford no matter their take home.

As the Affordable Housing Act, 2024 takes effect following President William Ruto's signature, the Government's approach of 'something for everyone' while it may appear too ambitious to be realised has been defended to be backed by data.

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