(In Kenya) ‘Kwaheri Slums’ Gains Momentum as Kenyans Discuss Affordable Housing Programme

The phrase “Kwaheri Slums” (Swahili for “Goodbye Slums”) has become a rallying point in conversations around President William Ruto’s Affordable Housing Programme. The government initiative aims to replace informal settlements with modern housing while expanding access to affordable mortgages and rent-to-own schemes.

Reports highlight more than 161,000 homes currently under construction, with thousands of families already relocated to new developments. Officials note that the programme has also created housing-related jobs and injected resources into local economies.

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Supporters frame the housing drive as a path to improved living standards, reduced crime, and better public health outcomes. They also point to its potential to promote generational wealth and reshape both urban and rural communities across Kenya’s 47 counties.

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