Housing and Human Settlements

Thematic Content

Course Content

Introduction to National and Global need for housing, Socio-cultural parameters of housing and settlements. Housing needs and demand, Housing Policy, Strategies and Programmes, International and National Trends in Housing Policies, Land for housing - Housing Tenure issues.  Introduction to issues of settlement planning, zoning, infrastructure and services provision.

Urban revitalization, slum upgrading, regularization concerning the housing.  Design and implementation of enabling policies and strategies. Best practices in housing provision and management

Team Members

Prof. Magutu - Team Leader

Dr. Oyaro Edwin

Dr. Margaret Macharia

Dr. Joseph Mukeku

Arch.  Abonyo