Statutory building regulations study a situation analysis for and a tentative agenda for action

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.