The Housing Chronicles Webinar Series dives into the realities of delivering truly affordable housing at scale. Through case studies and expert discussions, we explore the challenges, cost dynamics, and financing mechanisms shaping community-led housing solutions in Kenya.

Webinar 1: Housing Chronicles in Huruma Slum Upgrading Programme — Lessons in Cost Tracking & Scalable Social Housing

📅 Date: 13th March 2025
⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:30 (GMT+3)
🌍 Platform: ZOOM

Overview:
The first session explored the Huruma Slum Upgrading Pilot, led by Muungano wa Ghetto and supported by Livelihood Impact Fund, FSD Kenya, and CAHF. We examined:

✔️ Cost tracking methodologies for community-driven projects
✔️ Innovative financing mechanisms and their impact
✔️ Key challenges and lessons learned in social housing delivery
✔️ Recommendations for scaling up affordable housing initiatives

Missed it? Watch the recording here

Read the full report with detailed methodology: Housing Chronicles in Huruma Slum Upgrading Programme

Get Ready for Part 2 of the Housing Chronicles Webinar Series!

Building on the insights from our first session, we’re shifting gears to explore a Ground Plus 4 (G+4) Housing Model. In this session, we’ll test three innovative typologies on a quarter-acre plot, each with unique challenges and opportunities:

🔹 Shared Facilities Bedsits – How much sharing is too much?
🔹 Self-Contained Bedsits – Does privacy come at a cost?
🔹 Mixed Unit Development – Can a blend of 1-beds, 2-beds, and bedsits be the solution?

Beyond the blueprints, we’ll dive into structural integrity, cost efficiency, and financial feasibility.

💡 What’s the most cost-effective way to build?
💡 Can we ensure safety without blowing the budget?
💡 Which model offers better returns — shared or self-contained living?

Find out more here

Join us as we rethink the future of slum upgrading, where housing grows up without growing apart. Don’t miss it — coming this April! Stay tuned!