KISUMU, Kenya – The lakeside city of Kisumu will host the 4th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (KAHC 2025) on August 7–8, with the spotlight firmly on sustainable innovation in the delivery of low-cost housing.
Organised by the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC), the two-day forum will bring together over 250 participants from across government, finance, construction, academia, and the development sector.
The event, set to take place at the Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, will run under the theme “Revolutionizing Housing: Innovation Meets Sustainability.”
KAHC 2025 is expected to offer a deep dive into Kenya’s evolving housing landscape, with a focus on green building practices, climate-resilient designs, digital construction technologies, and inclusive housing finance tools tailored for low- and middle-income households.
“This isn’t just about policy,” said KMRC CEO Johnstone Oltetia. “It’s about putting ideas into action—especially for the 80 percent of Kenyans in the informal economy who continue to be locked out of home ownership.”
The conference will open with addresses by top national and county leaders, including Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, Lands and Housing CS Alice Wahome, and Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga.
Key sessions will examine county-level strategies for infrastructure financing, risk-sharing models in the mortgage sector, and innovations that are expanding access to affordable housing without compromising environmental or financial sustainability.
Delegates from countries such as Malaysia, India, Pakistan, and Tanzania will also take part, sharing global best practices from institutions like Cagamas, PMRC, and TMRC—offering Kenya lessons from beyond its borders.
A highlight of KAHC 2025 will be a guided tour of three major housing projects in Kisumu—Makasembo, Anderson-Ofafa, and Lumumba Estate—where participants will witness how policy is translating into real homes for Kenyans.
These site visits are intended to ground the policy conversations in practical outcomes.
KMRC, a Central Bank-licensed non-deposit taking financial institution, plays a crucial role in Kenya’s housing ecosystem by offering long-term, low-cost refinancing to primary lenders, allowing them to provide affordable mortgage loans to ordinary citizens.
With demand for decent, affordable housing still outpacing supply, KAHC 2025 aims to serve as a springboard for a new era of housing delivery—one that is smart, green, and inclusive.
