Ruto Urges Job Focus Over Payslip Complaints Amid Housing Push

Ruto highlighted his administration's affordable housing initiative, which officials say has generated over 640,000 jobs through construction and supply chains to address a 2 million unit housing deficit.

The comments respond to protests over rising deductions like the 1.5% housing levy, higher NSSF contributions, and SHA payments that shrink take-home pay.

While the government calls the jobs a boost to spending power, critics question if the figures reflect sustainable employment or temporary work, amid youth joblessness topping 60% in some areas.