On July 15,
2026, President William Ruto highlighted his Affordable Housing Programme's
achievements, including over 8,000 completed units since 2022, 273,000 under
construction, and Sh15 billion allocated for Kitui County projects like markets
and 1,400 housing units.
The initiative, funded by a 1.5% salary levy, employs over 640,000 youth and aims for 250,000 units yearly, though critics call units unaffordable for low-income families and point to evictions and past court halts.
Supporters shared stories of families gaining clean water, electricity, and secure homes, while Ruto recently cut deposits to 5% for better access.