It will take the disruption of the current thinking in the construction industry if affordable housing is to be realised. To the contrary, mass-produced housing, where most of the inputs are standardised, will reduce the burden of buying plots and provide housing faster. As we think about affordable housing, there are dimensions that either enable or hinder us from any progress. The procurement process takes far too long to effectively provide affordable housing. The government must encourage public-private partnerships where the private sector takes the lead.

Source: Daily Nation February 19, 2018 10:33 UTC