Regulations & Guidelines

Legal and regulatory documents guiding housing and urban development in Kenya.

Legal Framework

Acts, Regulations & Guidelines

Affordable Housing Act 2024

The principal legislation establishing the affordable housing levy, programme framework, and the Boma Yangu platform governance structure.

PDF 2024
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Draft Affordable Housing Regulations 2024

Draft regulations providing detailed guidelines for implementation of the Affordable Housing Act — currently open for public participation.

PDF Draft 2024
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Housing Act (Cap. 117)

The foundational Housing Act governing the establishment and functions of the State Department and housing regulatory framework in Kenya.

PDF Revised 2020
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Urban Areas and Cities Act (Cap. 275A)

Governs classification, establishment, and governance of urban areas and cities, and their relationship with county governments.

PDF 2011 / Revised 2019
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National Building Code 2009

Comprehensive building standards and specifications for construction materials, structural requirements, fire safety, and sanitation in Kenya.

PDF 2009
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National Urban Development Policy (NUDP) 2016

Kenya's policy framework for managing urbanisation, promoting planned urban growth, and ensuring equitable urban development across the country.

PDF 2016
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