Kenyans Have Two Weeks to Secure Affordable Homes Before Prices Rise

Kenyans seeking homes under the Affordable Housing Programme have until the end of September to apply before new prices take effect on 1 October 2026.

The State Department for Housing and Urban Development announced on Tuesday, 15 September, that prices for housing units under the programme will be reviewed from 1 October. Applicants have been urged to submit their applications within the next 14 days to secure units at the current rates.

In its notice, the department said: “The prices for housing units under the Affordable Housing Programme shall be reviewed effective October 1, 2026. Apply for your unit now to enjoy the early bird prices.”

The government has not yet announced the revised prices. Social housing units are currently priced at Ksh640,000 for a one-room unit, Ksh960,000 for a two-room unit and Ksh1.28 million for a three-room unit. Affordable housing units cost Ksh1 million for studios and Ksh2 million for two-bedroom homes.

The current prices will remain in place until the end of September. The programme groups applicants according to their monthly income. Social housing is available to people earning up to Ksh19,999, while affordable housing targets those earning between Ksh20,000 and Ksh149,999. Middle-class housing is available to households earning more than Ksh150,000.

Applicants are required to pay a 5 per cent deposit before completing the remaining payments through instalments. Applications are processed through the Boma Yangu platform.

Registration involves activating an account with Ksh200 through eCitizen, the Boma Yangu website or the *832# USSD code. Applicants then provide their personal details and submit signed application forms.

The deadline comes amid continued demand for housing, particularly in Nairobi’s informal settlements. Recent protests in Mukuru involved residents who said they had paid deposits but were unable to access their preferred units.

The government has pledged to address concerns over the allocation of units as applications continue to increase. Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga, who appeared before Parliament earlier this year, has defended the programme as a key part of the government’s housing agenda. 

President William Ruto has also promoted the initiative, overseeing the handover of completed units and presenting affordable housing as part of his administration’s efforts to expand home ownership among lower-income households.