President William Ruto’s flagship Affordable Housing Program continues to receive support from stakeholders in various sectors.
The latest to support the program is human rights and democracy activists in the North Rift region.
Centre for Human Rights and Democracy Director Kipkorir Ng’etich says the President should stand his ground and ensure the program continues. This follows a series of court cases that have been filed against the Housing Levy.
But with some opposed to the levy, Ng’etich argues that the program will help create job opportunities for hundreds of youths across the country.
“We thank President Ruto for continuing with the affordable housing program across the country so that our youths can get jobs to sustain them,” the CHRD director told Uasin Gishu News, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
“For us, we want to urge him to remain firm because if he gives in to critics and saboteurs, it will be hard to create those job opportunities that our youths are hoping for,” he added.
Kidiwa & Pioneer Affordable Housing projects
Kipkorir Ng’etich spoke on a day the Head of State was in Eldoret to launch multiple Affordable Housing Programs.
State House Spokesperson Hussien Mohammed said the President was set to launch the construction works at Kidiwa and Pioneer estates, all within Eldoret town.
Mohammed said the two new projects add to over 70,0000 sites for the projects across the country.
The initiative has so far created over 120,000 jobs nationally.
“President @WilliamsRuto will today preside over the groundbreaking for Kidiwa & Pioneer Affordable Housing projects in Soy & Kapseret Constituencies, Uasin Gishu County, adding to the over 70,000 units under construction nationwide,” said the State House Spokesperson.
“This initiative not only offers affordable housing but also generates employment for youth (currently employing 120,000 nationwide) & business opportunities for construction industry traders. Why would anyone oppose such a noble program?” he added.
