State lists 838 affordable housing units on sale: How to buy

The government has announced that 838 affordable housing units are available for sale in six counties in the country.

The available housing units are in Embu, Homa Bay, Kirinyaga, Bomet,  Machakos and Nanyuki (Laikipia county).

The housing units include studio units, one-bedroom units, two-bedroom units and three-bedroom units.

In Embu, there are 20 studio units available, while in Homa Bay town and Kirinyaga, there are 30 studio units.

The Embu and Homa Bay units are on sale for Sh1.4 million, while the Kirinyaga ones are sold for Sh1 million.

Both Bomet, Machakos and Nanyuki towns have 60 studio units each retailing at Sh1 million.

For one-bedroom units, Embu and Homa Bay counties have 40 units each that are being sold for Sh2,150,000.

Bomet and Nanyuki have 20 units each, and Machakos town has 40 units ready. The units in the three areas are being sold for Sh1.5m.

For two-bedroom units, Embu town has 40 units, Homa Bay town 38 units, both being sold for Sh3.2 million.

In Kirinyaga, there are 40 units, Bomet town has 120 units, and Machakos town has 60 units ready; all are being sold for Sh2 million.

For the three-bedroom units, Kirinyaga has 40 units, Bomet has 20 available, and  Machakos Town has 60 units. The three-bedroom units are being sold for Sh3 million.

The Affordable Housing Board(AHB), Sheila Waweru, has assured members of the public that the ongoing allocation of housing units will be carried out in a fair and transparent manner.

“We would also like to emphasise that the units have been built to the highest possible standards, with all necessary amenities in place,” she said.

The housing units are expected to address Kenya’s housing challenge, which has persisted for over 50 years.

Waweru said the program will bring dignity to every Kenyan who deserves decent shelter.

How to buy

Members of the public interested in buying the houses have been asked to register on www.bomayangu.go.ke or dial  *832# and provide primary information.

The applicants will be required to self-declare their income information, which shall be verified.

The next step is to select a preferred unit which will be within one's income range.

Upon selection of the housing unit, applicants will have to complete the allocation application form, indicating payment options for the 90% (cash or home loan or TPS)

Persons who are in the social category can opt for deposit assistance, during which they will receive offers from participating financial institutions for home financing and choose their preference.

Upon the allocation decision, applicants will be notified, and an offer letter will be issued to the successful applicant.

Once the steps are taken, the sale process will be completed and the unit handed over to the qualifying bidder.