Residents of Makongeni Estate in Nairobi are protesting against planned evictions for President William Ruto’s affordable housing project, citing lack of consultation and inadequate compensation. Many residents are descendants of former Kenya Railways Corporation employees, arguing the land is their inheritance tied to unpaid pensions.

• Ksh150,000: Rumored compensation amount, deemed insufficient for renting in Nairobi.
• Makongeni Residents Association: Claims no proper notice or consultation was given for the enumeration exercise.
• Ministry of Lands and Housing: Residents have sent over 20 letters to the ministry, including to Principal Secretary Charles Hinga, without response.
• Ksh50 billion: Estimated worth of the land, raising concerns that private developers may benefit more than the community.

A recent report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) has highlighted that Kenya loses at least Ksh297 billion annually due to corruption, tax exemptions, and inefficiencies in public spending.

• Approximately $1.5 billion (Ksh193 billion) is lost each year to corruption and illicit financial flows.
• African Development Bank (AfDB) released the findings on July 2, 2025.
• The report emphasizes that addressing corruption and enhancing transparency are crucial for economic recovery and attracting investment.

Members of Parliament are urging the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to accelerate their investigation into claims that multinational corporations are discriminating against local truck drivers, a process that has been ongoing for years.

• An investigation was initiated in 2023 after allegations from the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) that foreign firms dominate 90 percent of logistics contracts.
• Benard Shinali, Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, set a deadline of September 30 for the CAK to conclude their inquiry.
• The KTA accuses multinational companies of engaging in corruption and urges Parliament to impose regulations that favor local businesses.