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Housing struggles leave vulnerable families without decent homes

Members of the family of the late Frank Ireri, Habitat for Humanity Kenya and community volunteers take part in the construction of a house for Zipporah Wambui in Muramati village, Nanyuki, Laikipia County, on October 26, 2026. [Amos Kiarie, Standard]

Nearly nine out of 10 Kenyans are cutting back on essential spending to meet housing costs, with four in 10 reducing expenditure on food, a survey report by Habitat for Humanity International has revealed.

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