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Percentage distribution of dwelling units by type

Households paying rent spent 36.9 per cent of their household expenditure on rent.

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Infographics14 May 2025 - 11:00
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In Summary






    Bungalows were the dominant type of dwelling unit in the country, accounting for 51.8 per cent of all dwelling units.

    Swahili/compound houses with shared facilities, followed with a share of 21.2 per cent.

    Nationally, households paying rent spent 36.9 per cent of their household expenditure on rent.

    As expected, households in urban areas spent a higher proportion of their household expenditure on rent compared to rural renting households.

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