Housing levy lawfully spent on social infrastructure, PS Hinga tells COTU

The Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, Charles Hinga, has strongly refuted claims made by COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli that the Affordable Housing Levy is being diverted to unintended uses. In a statement, Hinga clarified that the Affordable Housing A..

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Charles Hinga, the Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, has responded to allegations from COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli regarding the misallocation of the Affordable Housing Levy.

Affordable Housing Act, 2024 positions the levy to develop not just housing, but also essential social infrastructure such as schools and health centers.
COTU allegedly holds a seat on the Affordable Housing Board, with involvement in drafting regulations.
Annual target is to deliver 250,000 affordable housing units that promote sustainable and dignified living for all Kenyans.

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