Speaking on Thursday while addressing United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party aspirants at State House, Ruto described the claim as “madness,” emphasizing the importance of the affordable housing initiative for ordinary Kenyans.
“Those who say they will stop affordable housing if they come to power must be mad,” the President said. “This project has not only provided cheap homes for thousands of families but has also created employment opportunities for young Kenyans across the country.”
Ruto noted that the initiative has enabled many citizens to own homes that were previously beyond their reach, while simultaneously boosting local construction and allied industries. He warned that reversing the project would hurt the very people the opposition claims to champion.
The President also used the occasion to underscore the UDA government’s commitment to economic empowerment and social welfare programs aimed at reducing poverty. He highlighted that affordable housing remains a key pillar of his administration’s vision for improving livelihoods and stimulating economic growth.
“The government will continue to implement policies that lift ordinary Kenyans, create jobs, and provide decent housing,” Ruto said. “It is not a project for the elite; it is for the people, and we will not allow it to be undermined.”
The remarks come amid intensifying political debates ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the opposition promising alternative policy directions. Analysts say the affordable housing program has become a focal point in the political discourse, reflecting the government’s efforts to deliver tangible benefits to citizens.
President Ruto’s defense of the project signals that housing and job creation will remain central themes in his campaign messaging as the country approaches the next election cycle.
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