Scaling up affordable housing finance in Kenya
by MSC- Oct 8, 2024
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Oct 8, 2024
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In this podcast, Pauline Katunyo, a Housing Finance Expert at MSC, and Doreen Njau of MSC discuss Kenya’s affordable housing crisis. This crisis has led to a deficit of more than 2 million units and primarily impacted the LMI households. They explore key barriers, such as high construction costs and limited financing options, and highlight innovative solutions, such as rent-to-own programs, incremental housing loans, and the role of microfinance institutions.
MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. These podcast series are hosted by MSC for dedicated founders, start-ups, investors, and other stakeholders in the startup ecosystem. Through this bouquet of curated conversations around developments in the financial inclusion space, we offer insights and lessons based on our research and expertise.
In this podcast, Pauline Katunyo, a Housing Finance Expert at MSC, and Doreen Njau of MSC discuss Kenya’s affordable housing crisis. This crisis has led to a deficit of more than 2 million units and primarily impacted the LMI households. They explore key barriers, such as high construction costs and limited financing options, and highlight innovative solutions, such as rent-to-own programs, incremental housing loans, and the role of microfinance institutions.
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