Rent over food: Struggles of households to keep roofs over their heads

News Local Standard 2026-10-08 00:00:30

Posted 2026-10-08 03:24:02

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Rising housing costs are forcing many Kenyan households to sacrifice food, healthcare, education and savings just to keep a roof over their heads.

For millions of Kenyans living on tight incomes and yet to own homes, the end-of-month knock from the landlord has become a familiar source of anxiety as households struggle to keep a roof over their heads.

Source: Standard

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