The former Kenyan Deputy President, now leading the
Democracy for Citizens Party, promised to scrap the controversial 1.5% housing
levy from workers' salaries as his first act in office ahead of the 2027
elections.
He cautioned against purchasing homes or public
assets under the program, claiming they could be voided under a new government,
and alleged land grabs by Ruto and officials in Kiambu County without
presenting evidence.
The remarks highlight the growing rift between the ex-allies—Gachagua was impeached in 2024—and turn Ruto's flagship housing initiative, aimed at building 250,000 units yearly, into political battleground amid mixed public reactions.