President William Ruto delivered a stern warning to officials involved in the Affordable Housing program, emphasizing the need for a corruption-free initiative. Speaking at State House, Ruto made it clear that it will not be business as usual for those who deviate from the path of integrity. He stressed that the success of the country’s housing project relies on the pillar of integrity. Ruto expressed his determination to ensure that the program remains free from corruption, with no room for cost escalations or other issues that plagued similar projects in the past. He emphasized that the commitment of Kenyans to provide dignity to their fellow citizens through this initiative must be protected at all costs.
President Ruto outlined his vision to create millions of homeowners in Kenya in the short term. He emphasized the importance of integrity in the project, highlighting that it is funded by public resources and aimed at providing job opportunities, decent housing, and the eradication of slums. Ruto emphasized that this initiative is not limited to a specific group but aims to benefit individuals from all walks of life, including teachers, doctors, and everyone else who aspires to own a home. The president’s message was clear: the Affordable Housing program must maintain its integrity to fulfill its purpose of transforming the lives of Kenyans and increasing the number of homeowners in the country.