MPs demand solutions to delays in Boma Yangu house registration and title deeds
By Faith Lagat, March 27, 2026Parliament’s Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works has called on the government to urgently address delays and bottlenecks in the Boma Yangu Affordable Housing Programme.
Lawmakers highlighted challenges in online registration, house allocation, and issuance of title deeds, noting that slow processes are affecting ordinary Kenyans’ ability to own homes.
During a meeting with officials from the State Department for Housing and Urban Development on March 26, 2026, the committee questioned the platform’s practicability and efficiency.
Members stressed that Kenyans should have a seamless process for owning homes and raised concerns about persistent complaints from the public over delays and unclear information.
Committee urges clear communication and transparency
Committee Vice Chairperson and Acting Chairperson Rindikiri Mugambi Buuri MP emphasised the importance of accurate public communication.
“You have to relay accurate information to the public. For instance, can a person living in Kisumu own a house in Meru? You must assure Kenyans of ownership and the safety of their funds,” he said.
Lawmakers also urged the department to increase visibility of the platform by engaging content creators and media personalities to explain the payment and savings model.
They further recommended that the issuance of sectional title deeds and numbering of housing units be handled progressively and separately for each project to improve efficiency.
Government outlines corrective measures
Acting CEO of the Affordable Housing Board, Joseph Kagicha, acknowledged the gaps and outlined plans to market the programme more effectively.
“We will soon launch countrywide activations starting with Nairobi to bring more beneficiaries on board. We haven’t done sufficiently, but there’s a lot of work we are doing behind the scenes,” he said.
Kagicha added that the Board would address all concerns within 15 days and conduct an online webinar for MPs to explain the programme.
Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, Charles Hinga, reassured the committee that Kenyans can own property anywhere in the country under Article 40 of the Constitution.
He confirmed that while the Boma Yangu platform currently has no dedicated app, teething issues are being resolved. On savings, he noted a partnership with Safaricom that will allow contributors to withdraw funds if they opt out.
On delays in title deeds, PS Hinga explained that the long process of transferring mother titles to the Affordable Housing Board has caused setbacks. A legal opinion from the Attorney General’s Office provides a pathway forward, and the Head of Public Service is facilitating the transfer.
The committee urged the department to benchmark against best practices, citing Dubai, where owners receive deeds almost immediately. With over one million Kenyans registered on the platform, the committee’s intervention highlights growing parliamentary scrutiny of the programme.