Affordable Housing Board flags Brightwood Apartments for unauthorized Boma Yangu claims

The Affordable Housing Board has issued a formal fraud alert to the public regarding the activities of Brightwood Apartments Company. According to a statement released by the regulator, the private entity has reportedly claimed to facilitate the sale and allocation of housing units on behalf of the Board and the Boma Yangu Affordable Housing Program.

Authorities clarified that Brightwood Apartments Company has no authorization to offer, sell, or facilitate any housing units under the government-led program. The Board expressed concern that such claims are misleading and could lead to the loss of funds for unsuspecting Kenyans seeking to benefit from the state’s housing initiatives.

Members of the public are strongly advised to refrain from making any payments or sharing personal information with the mentioned company in response to these unauthorized claims. The Board emphasized that all legitimate transactions concerning the Affordable Housing Program must be conducted through official, verified channels.

To ensure transparency and security, the Affordable Housing Board reiterated the following official Boma Yangu contact details for all inquiries:

* Telephone: 0700832832 or 0735832832

* Email: support@bomayangu.go.ke

The Boma Yangu portal serves as the primary digital marketplace for the program, where citizens register, save deposits, and apply for unit allocations. The Board noted that registration for the program remains a free process conducted either through the web portal or via the *832# USSD code.

This warning comes at a time when the government is scaling up its efforts to deliver 200,000 affordable housing units annually. The surge in construction activity across various counties has attracted third-party actors attempting to exploit the high demand for decent housing by mimicking official branding and documentation.

Prospective homeowners are urged to verify any advertisement or communication through the Board’s official platforms before taking any action. The state has maintained that it has not contracted any private individuals or unauthorized companies to handle the sale of these units, stressing that the allocation process is designed to be fair and transparent without the need for middlemen.