Nairobi, June 22, 2026 — The government has dismissed claims that homeowners under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) risk losing their properties following a change in administration, while also calling for respect for law enforcement officers amid rising political tensions ahead of planned demonstrations.
Speaking during a media briefing at Harambee Annex on Monday 22nd June, Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura assured Kenyans that investments made through the Affordable Housing Programme are protected by the Constitution and cannot be revoked by any future government.
Mwaura criticized political leaders who have claimed that beneficiaries of the programme could lose their homes if there is a change of government, describing the assertions as false and intended to mislead the public.
“We want to call out leaders who are spreading misinformation for political gain. Homes lawfully purchased through the Affordable Housing Programme remain the permanent property of their owners regardless of who is in power,” he said.
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The spokesperson emphasized that Article 40 of the Constitution guarantees the right to property and protects homeowners from arbitrary deprivation of ownership. He added that the Affordable Housing Levy is merely a financing mechanism and does not affect ownership rights once a home has been purchased.
Mwaura noted that the Affordable Housing Programme is anchored in law through the Affordable Housing Act and supports the constitutional right to accessible and adequate housing.
He said purchases are formalized through the Boma Yangu platform, with beneficiaries receiving registered sectional titles under the Sectional Properties Act, 2020.
“This means homeowners can legally own individual units within apartment buildings, providing greater security and certainty in property ownership,” he said.
The government also addressed concerns over increasing hostility towards police officers during public demonstrations and political activities.
Mwaura urged Kenyans to respect law enforcement officers and refrain from acts of violence, intimidation, or humiliation directed at security personnel carrying out their duties.
“Police officers are human beings and have rights that must be respected. While citizens have constitutional rights to express themselves and assemble peacefully, acts of violence, assault, and public humiliation are unacceptable and undermine the rule of law,” he said.
He stressed that law enforcement agencies operate within the framework of the Constitution and relevant laws, adding that any grievances against police conduct should be addressed through established legal mechanisms rather than through violence.
The government reiterated its commitment to protecting constitutional rights while maintaining law and order, calling on all citizens to exercise responsibility and uphold peace during public engagements.