The Kenyan government has announced a revision to its affordable housing prices, with increases of up to KSh 600,000. According to a statement released by the State Department for Housing on October 1, 2026, the new prices apply to new applications submitted after the deadline. Existing applicants who submitted under the previous structure will not be impacted by the changes. The revised prices aim to adjust the costs of housing units across the affordable and market housing typologies.
The price hikes include a 20% increase for Affordable Housing units and a 10% increase for Market Housing units. Specifically, studio apartments in the affordable category have risen from KSh 1.5 million to KSh 1.8 million, a KSh 300,000 increase. One-bedroom units have increased by KSh 400,000, from KSh 2 million to KSh 2.4 million. Two-bedroom units in the affordable category have seen a KSh 600,000 increase, rising from KSh 3 million to KSh 3.6 million.
The State Department for Housing has clarified that the new rates are applicable exclusively to new applications submitted after October 1, 2026. This means that applicants who had submitted their applications before the deadline will not be affected by the price changes. The department has also provided an application process for interested individuals, who can register and submit applications through the Boma Yangu platform on eCitizen, via the Boma Yangu website, or by dialing *832#.
The Affordable Housing Programme categorizes applicants based on their gross monthly income brackets. The social housing category is for individuals earning up to KSh 19,999 per month. The affordable housing category targets individuals earning between KSh 20,000 and KSh 149,999 per month. The affordable middle-class or market housing category is reserved for applicants earning KSh 150,000 and above.
The revised housing prices also include increases in the market-rate category. Two-bedroom units have risen from KSh 3.6 million to KSh 3.96 million, a KSh 360,000 increase. Three-bedroom units in the market-rate category have increased by KSh 480,000, from KSh 4.8 million to KSh 5.28 million. These changes aim to adjust the costs of housing units in line with market conditions.
The application process for the affordable housing units is straightforward. Interested individuals can register and submit applications through the Boma Yangu platform on eCitizen, via the Boma Yangu website, or by dialing *832#. This provides a convenient and accessible way for Kenyans to apply for affordable housing units.
The introduction of the new affordable housing prices is expected to impact many Kenyans who are seeking to own homes. With the price hikes, prospective homeowners will need to adjust their budgets accordingly. However, the government's initiative aims to provide affordable housing options for low- and middle-income earners, helping them to achieve their dream of homeownership.
Key points
- The Kenyan government has introduced significant price hikes for affordable housing units, with increases of up to KSh 600,000.
- The revised prices apply to new applications submitted after October 1, 2026, and existing applicants will not be impacted.
- The Affordable Housing Programme categorizes applicants based on their gross monthly income brackets, providing options for low- and middle-income earners.
