Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has defended the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Langata, asserting that all legal, environmental, and procedural requirements were met despite ongoing court challenges.

• The defense comes in a replying affidavit filed in response to a petition challenging the project.
• Principal Secretary Charles Hinga insists that extensive public participation, including household surveys and public barazas, was conducted.
• Environmental approval was granted by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on December 16, 2025, with no objections from aviation authorities or the Kenya Defence Forces.