People are protesting because the government still hasn't paid their promised relocation money. Residents of Nairobi's New Mukuru Housing Estate demonstrated outside the Affordable Housing Project offices, demanding the immediate release of a thirty-thousand-shilling per household facilitation fund that is six months overdue. The protesters stated the amount was negotiated down from an initial larger sum, with a pledge from Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga that funds would arrive before Christmas. They also highlighted issues for those displaced by demolitions who have not yet received house keys despite a recent project launch by the President, leaving families exposed.
Affordable Housing Board CEO Sheila Waweru responded that the payment process is active and all eligible residents should get their money next week. She added a warning that any outstanding monthly housing contributions would be deducted from the relocation allowance before disbursement. The protest underscores ongoing implementation struggles within the government's flagship housing program, with residents expressing frustration over broken promises on basic support for starting their new lives.
Affordable Housing Board CEO Sheila Waweru responded that the payment process is active and all eligible residents should get their money next week. She added a warning that any outstanding monthly housing contributions would be deducted from the relocation allowance before disbursement. The protest underscores ongoing implementation struggles within the government's flagship housing program, with residents expressing frustration over broken promises on basic support for starting their new lives.
