Hinga Rejects Daily Nation Claims as Debate Over Boma Yangu Withdrawals Intensifies
Nairobi, Kenya – Principal Secretary for Housing Charles Hinga has dismissed recent reports published by the Daily Nation regarding withdrawals from the Boma Yangu Affordable Housing Programme, maintaining that the publication’s interpretation of the figures is inaccurate and misleading.
The controversy follows reports indicating that KSh 2.56 billion has been withdrawn from the Boma Yangu savings platform by contributors who opted out of the programme. The reports also state that about 1,000 beneficiaries who had been allocated affordable housing units later declined to proceed with their purchases.
However, while the value of withdrawals has been reported, there is no publicly verified official figure confirming the exact number of contributors who withdrew their savings. Reports have generally described them as “thousands of contributors” without providing a definitive total.
The differing accounts have sparked public debate, with critics calling on the government to provide comprehensive data on:
- The exact number of contributors who withdrew their savings.
- The number of beneficiaries who declined allocated housing units.
- The reasons behind the withdrawals and declined allocations.
- The current status of the affected housing units and contributors’ refunds.
The Affordable Housing Programme remains one of the government’s flagship projects, making transparency and accurate public communication essential for maintaining public confidence.
As the debate continues, Kenyans are awaiting official documentation and audited figures to clarify the issues raised and provide a clear picture of the programme’s performance.
