Nairobi – Kenyan officials have entered preliminary talks with Iranian counterparts about potential cooperation on the country’s plan to build 1 million affordable housing units, a key government priority.
Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome met with Iran’s Deputy Transport Minister Abdolreza Golpayegani during the UN-Habitat Assembly to explore possible collaboration. The discussions remain at an early stage, with no formal agreements announced.
Kenya’s ambitious housing program aims to construct 200,000 units annually through a mix of public and private funding. The government has previously engaged multiple international partners for similar development projects.
Analysts caution that while such partnerships could help address Kenya’s housing deficit, significant implementation challenges remain regarding financing, land availability, and project execution.
Further technical discussions are expected to determine the feasibility and scope of any potential Iranian involvement in the housing initiative.