AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing & Urban Partnerships: South Africa and UN-Habitat will launch a new UN-Habitat country office in Tshwane on 14 August, aiming to deepen cooperation on adequate housing, land access, informal settlements and climate-resilient urban development. Affordable Housing Finance: Kenya’s KMRC will host its 5th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (Aug 20–21) in Naivasha, shifting focus to financing models that can close both the housing supply gap and the affordability gap for households with irregular incomes. Land & Community Space Disputes: Nairobi’s Nyayo Estate residents protested alleged grabbing of public land earmarked for social amenities, including a site they say was reserved for a primary school, calling on county authorities to reclaim it. Disaster-Response Housing Policy: Niger State plans a “two abode” relocation approach for flood-prone riverine communities, offering upland residences with amenities during rainy seasons. Security & Election Context (Housing Risk Backdrop): Nigeria’s police deployed helicopters, drones and mobile units across Osun ahead of the governorship election, warning against vote-buying and promising protection of lives and property.
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