Our Mandate

The Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities is mandated to spearhead the formulation and implementation of policies in the Housing Delivery sector. the ministry is also a key player in the provision of adequate housing and social amenities to the citizens.

• Formulate and monitor implementation of sustainable national housing and social amenities policies in urban and rural areas for inclusive and sustainable development

• Develop and implement strategies that ensure urban and rural housing and social amenities development in consultation with relevant Ministries and other stakeholders

• Facilitate the provision of affordable housing and social amenities infrastructure in urban and rural areas

• Coordinate, and mobilize communities for the provision and maintenance of social amenities and infrastructure in urban and rural areas e.g. housing, clinics, schools, dip tanks, roads, bridges, piped portable water supply schemes, rural electrification, and sporting and recreation facilities

• Develop and implement programmes that promote integration of housing and social amenities facilities

• Develop frameworks that align with international protocols and conventions on housing and social amenities development

• Mobilize resources for the implementation of housing and social amenities in urban and rural areas including Public Private Partnership models

• Coordinate and implement the Rural Housing Delivery Programmes

• Manage and account for the National Housing Fund, Rural Housing Fund, Housing and Guarantee Fund, Social Amenities Development Fund and Civil

• Service Housing Loan Fund

• Administer Rent Control Regulations for residential accommodation