More than 200,000 houses earmarked for low-income earners will be built every year.
President William Samoei Ruto said the project will create at least two million jobs. This, he explained, will help address the unemployment crisis facing the youth, in addition to providing proper shelter for everyone.
He spoke on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Ongata Rongai where he launched 734 apartments targeting ordinary Kenyans.
President Ruto noted that the Government identifies affordable housing as a priority “because it will make even Mama Mboga and boda boda own a house in Nairobi”.
He added that his administration will work with counties to ensure most Kenyans benefit.
The President later addressed wananchi at the Ongata Rongai Shopping Centre.
Ruto to KDF: Adopt Latest Technology
Earlier in the day, President William Ruto urged the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to adapt to the fast-changing technology to counter emerging threats.
He also challenged the military to develop solutions to tackle the threats with a futuristic mindset.
“The rapidly changing technology landscape is redefining warfare and national security. We must leverage technology to effectively and quickly counter special threats like terrorism and cybercrime that cannot be dealt with in conventional military ways.”
The President was speaking on Tuesday at the National Military Command Centre in Karen during the inauguration of The Moran Centre and the official opening of the Formation Commanders’ Conference.
President Ruto said the military can only operate effectively if they maintain a strong knowledge of the latest and most superior technology.
Kenya-China Ties: President Ruto Seeks Better Trade Deals
Later in the day, President William Ruto expressed confidence that trade between Kenya and China will increase.
He said his leadership was keen on fostering and expanding cooperation between the two countries for the mutual benefit of the people.
He said this at State House, Nairobi when he received the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Dr Zhou Pingjian who also conveyed the message of goodwill from President Xi Jinping.
The two leaders discussed areas of development partnership with a focus on infrastructure, agriculture and water.
“Our manifesto gives us a roadmap on areas that we can engage in as we expand partnership of development cooperation,” said President Ruto.
Mimi ni mkenya nafanya biashara ndogo ndogo ningeomba laon ya kuinua biashara yangu
Bottom up is good for business laon I need now
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