said that even though the number of grass thatched houses has reduced by 10% from 38% in 2006 to 28% in 2014

Uganda to face huge housing deficit, says finance minister Kasaijja.

Uganda to face huge housing deficit, says finance minister Kasaijja.

Uganda is likely to face a bigger housing deficit of 12.6 million housing units, if no tough measures are taken to address the issue. According to the National Development Plan II, with the current population growth rate of 3. 4% and 5.2% urbanization rate, the demand for housing units is likely to dramatically shoot up. […]