During the Second Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru County, President William Ruto defended the government's Affordable Housing Programme, positioning it as crucial for Kenya's economic empowerment and social inclusion.

• Affordable Housing Programme aims to deliver thousands of low-cost housing units across Kenya.
• President William Ruto emphasized the need for policy continuity over political cycles.
• Ruto framed the housing initiative as a matter of social justice, addressing informal settlements while aiming to support local economies.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has announced his candidacy for the 2027 Kenyan presidential election, promising reforms and accountability. He criticized the current Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to address key national issues.

• 2027: Matiang’i’s target election year
• Fred Matiang’i: I must take responsibility; no excuses
• Calls for education reforms due to reduced funding to schools