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December 20, 2025
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Court Halts Lang'ata Affordable Housing Project Week After Jalang'o Led Protests

Court Halts Lang'ata Affordable Housing Project Week After Jalang'o Led Protests

Last week, Lang'ata MP popularly known as Jalang'o led a section of residents to the Ministry of Lands to protest against the Ruto project...

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The Environment and Land Court has halted construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, just one week after protests erupted. The ruling followed a petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who argued the project violated the Constitution.

  • The project aimed to provide 15,960 residential units across 60 high-rise blocks.
  • Lang’ata Member of Parliament Felix Jalang’o led protests over infrastructure strain and potential devaluation for property owners, citing concerns about 70,000 new residents overwhelming existing services.
  • Residents also raised concerns about potential property devaluation between 5–15% and fears of displacement.

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