Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has clarified that the demolition of homes in Makongeni Estate is part of the Nairobi Eastlands regeneration program, with most affected tenants reportedly compensated. The PS stated that tenants were paid Ksh.150,000, equivalent to nine years' worth of rent.

• 3,300 out of 3,600 listed tenants have been paid via M-Pesa.
• The government maintains that the redevelopment offers residents the first opportunity to purchase units in the Affordable Housing scheme.
• The initial relocation offer of Ksh.30,000 was raised to Ksh.150,000 after negotiations, with all 3,600 tenants signing consent forms.