The country faces increasing land pressure due to rapid urban development, prompting engineers to advocate for stricter building-related laws that encourage vertical housing through building permits.

This approach could save valuable land and curb deforestation while accommodating growing housing needs. ALSO READ: How will Rwanda meet 5.5m housing units demand? Vertical housing refers to the ...

Urban planners have proposed different land-use strategies that could help property owners embrace vertical housing. ALSO READ: Inside new model to upgrade informal settlements Vertical housing refers ...