Abstract
countries are bearing a large burden in attempting to
house their rapidly ur~zing and generally p~_population. In
Kenya for example, the urban population is expected to reach 9 to
10 million at the turn of the century from about 4 million In
1988. This rapid urban growth generates enormpus and unmet
housing need. Currently there is an estimated annual housing
need of about 61,000 units which is expected to exceed 100,000
housing units per year at the end of the century. An annual
expenditure in the tune of 10 to 11% of GDP would be required
between now and the year 2000 to adequately house the Kenyan
population.
housing.