A three judge bench comprising of Justices Olga Sewe,John Chigiti and Josephine Mong’are have upheld the constitutionality of the affordable housing levy.
A petition that had been filed in court by Busia Senator Okiya Omtata,activist Eliud Matindi and Katiba Institute has been rejected.
‘It is our finding that the levy is properly in place and in accordance with the constitution,’ said justice Mong’are.
She further noted that the court was satisfied as the public participation occurred before the Affordable Housing Levy was enacted.
Justice Chigiti added that the act aims to promote and uphold the constitutional duty of the state to provide housing.
