The Africa Housing Awards 2024 is set to shine a spotlight on transformative leaders and organizations dedicated to advancing affordable housing solutions across the continent.
Among the distinguished honorees are Kecia Rust, the Executive Director and founder of the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF); Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company; and TAF Africa Global.
These recipients will be recognized for their remarkable contributions to addressing Africa’s housing challenges during the prestigious ceremony on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Musa Yar’Adua Event Centre in Abuja.
Festus Adebayo, coordinator of the Africa Housing Awards, described the upcoming event as a celebration of excellence and innovation in the housing sector.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Adebayo emphasized the impact of this year’s honorees, noting their exceptional dedication to promoting affordable housing.
Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company Limited will receive the Innovative Affordable Housing Solution Provider of the Year Award. The organization’s forward-thinking initiatives in creating accessible financing solutions have made homeownership more attainable for thousands of families in Kenya, reinforcing the role of innovation in addressing housing deficits.
TAF Africa Global Limited, another notable honoree, has been named Affordable Housing Company of the Year. Renowned for its commitment to delivering cost-effective and quality housing across Africa, the company’s projects have significantly reduced the housing deficit while setting new standards for affordability and sustainability.
Beyond individual awards, the ceremony will highlight groundbreaking initiatives in categories such as innovative housing solutions, rural housing initiatives, social housing development, and real estate investment trusts.
Adebayo emphasized that the rigorous selection process reflects the credibility and prestige of the awards. “This event is more than a ceremony; it is a statement of what is possible when innovation, collaboration, and dedication converge to address Africa’s housing challenges.
Organized by Housing TV Africa in collaboration with the Housing Development Advocacy Network, the Africa Housing Awards continues to inspire excellence, promote innovation, and advance sustainable development in Africa’s housing sector.
