Nairobi Slum Dwellers Demonstrate In Support Of Housing Levy: "Tumechoka"

• A group of passionate youth took to the streets of Nairobi CBD to express their support for the Affordable Housing Project
• The protestors, comprising sand harvesters, architects, masons, and slum dwellers, marched through Moi Avenue, Tom Mboya, and Kenyatta Avenue,
• The demonstration aimed to voice their disagreement with the court injunctions that declared the Affordable Housing Project's housing levy unconstitutional

A spirited group of youth took to the bustling streets of Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) on Thursday, rallying in support of the Affordable Housing Project and the contested housing levy.

The demonstration comes in the wake of recent court injunctions that struck down the housing levy as unconstitutional.

Marching through prominent thoroughfares like Moi Avenue, Tom Mboya, and Kenyatta Avenue, the protestors echoed 'haki yetu' slogans, Citizen Digital reported.

They expressed their solidarity and unwavering support for the controversial Affordable Housing Project.

The diverse group, which included sand harvesters, architects, masons, and slum dwellers, held placards displaying their commitment to the cause.

Last month, the High Court dealt a blow to the Affordable Housing Project by declaring the housing levy unconstitutional.

Justice David Majanja, leading a three-judge bench, emphasized that the levy's introduction lacked a comprehensive legal framework, violating Article 10 of the constitution.

The court deemed the levy against persons in formal employment discriminatory and irrational.

In a surprising turn, the court granted stay orders, temporarily delaying the nullification of the affordable housing levy until January 10, 2024.

This followed a request by the respondents involved in the case.

The demonstrators, who identify as direct beneficiaries of the Affordable Housing Project, are determined to voice their support despite the legal setbacks.

Their visible presence on the streets reflects a diverse cross-section of professionals and community members affected by the housing levy.

As the government vows to appeal the High Court decision, the future of the Affordable Housing Project remains uncertain, with the residents and stakeholders gearing up for a prolonged legal battle that will shape the destiny of this contentious initiative.