The Mombasa County Government announced on 10 November that construction of the national affordable‑housing scheme at Buxton Point has been stopped pending resolution of disputes over unit allocation and contractor obligations.

County Executive Committee Member for Lands and Housing Mohammed Hussein said the halt was immediate and driven by accountability, noting the contractor had not fulfilled outstanding commitments to the county and to families displaced during the estate’s redevelopment.

Hussein emphasized that a pre‑construction agreement between the county and the national government required the contractor to allocate 10 % of the units and commercial spaces to the county, a provision he claims remains unmet.

The Buxton Point development comprises roughly 1,800 housing units, of which the county is entitled to 180 units under the joint‑venture agreement.

Displaced residents, who were relocated more than seven years ago, allege they received only Ksh240,000 of the promised Ksh300,000 rental assistance and have yet to receive any of the promised new homes.

County officials previously raised concerns about the implementation of the agreement, warning that several obligations remained outstanding despite earlier correspondence with the developer.

The suspension adds to broader scrutiny of affordable‑housing projects, including a separate Supreme Court petition filed on 9 November by six Kenyans, led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, seeking to halt mandatory 1.5 % salary deductions for the housing levy.