Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has assured Kenyans that beneficiaries of the Affordable Housing Programme will not lose their homes regardless of who forms the next government.

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Hinga, on Thursday, June 18, strongly dismissed opposition claims that houses acquired under the scheme could be repossessed after the 2027 General Election.

Hinga stated that the programme is legally safeguarded and that those who buy homes through the initiative will be recognized as legitimate owners, with their rights protected from any future government actions.

"How do you take away their houses? These are homeowners and homeowners by right. Any homeowner who wants to buy these houses should do so confidently," said Hinga.

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The PS was responding to remarks by some opposition leaders who have reportedly warned Kenyans against purchasing houses under the programme, claiming the units could be reclaimed if there is a change in government.

Hinga described the claims as misleading and politically motivated, accusing critics of exploiting the housing project for electoral gain ahead of the 2027 polls.

He argued that opposition leaders have become overly focused on the next election at the expense of opposing initiatives aimed at improving the lives of ordinary Kenyans.

According to Hinga, the same politicians currently opposing the project had previously defended affordable housing and advocated for better living conditions for people residing in informal settlements.

The Housing PS maintained that the programme is intended to provide decent and affordable homes to low and middle-income earners while addressing the country's housing deficit.

He said efforts to discourage Kenyans from owning homes through the programme amount to denying many families an opportunity to improve their living conditions.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke