How joint loans could close Kenya's housing gap among low incomers

When an estranged couple opts to air their dirty linen on the scales of justice, the fate of their matrimonial home forms a major part of their anticipated separation. The judge, in their Solomonic wisdom, has to decide who walks away with the keys – or if the unit can be divided.While such cases are a possibility for a couple, excerpts of a joint report from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra), Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya and the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) show that joint loan accounts offer a better pathway in home ownership.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Support Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

While such cases are a possibility for a couple, excerpts of a joint report from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra), Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya and the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) show that joint loan accounts offer a better pathway in home ownership.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Support Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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