President William Ruto has challenged the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to achieve a 100 per cent order fill rate to fix Kenya's drug shortages. This call followed KEMSA's revelation that its current fill rate stands at 57 per cent, prompting the launch of an ambitious 100-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI).

• The RRI, launched in July 2025, aims to raise the order fill rate to 78 per cent by September 2025 as a stepping stone to the ultimate 100 per cent goal.
• KEMSA CEO, Dr. Waqo Ejersa, stated this initiative is a launchpad for the Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025–2030, focusing on institutionalized reforms, governance, and innovation.
• The transformation at KEMSA aligns with the government's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda, aiming to ensure consistent medical supplies and reduce out-of-pocket spending for patients.

The Kenyan government announced that the Housing Levy deductions will continue, with plans to expand their use beyond affordable housing. President William Ruto addressed concerns from citizens, assuring them the funds would be utilized responsibly for various infrastructure projects.

• The Housing Levy, introduced by the government through the Finance Act of 2023, will now also fund the construction of markets and student hostels.
• President William Ruto confirmed the expansion of the levy's scope during his speech at Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay.
• The new student accommodations aim to provide safer living environments for students in TVETs and universities, as many currently reside in insecure areas.
• The government plans to build 400 new markets across Kenya using a portion of the funds collected.

President William Ruto has launched the construction of the Tom Mboya University Student’s village in Homa Bay, marking the first student accommodation project under the Affordable Housing program in Kenya.

• The ambitious project will provide 2,064 beds for students and is the initial step in a nationwide initiative aiming to deliver 170,000 beds across universities, Kenya Medical Training Colleges, and technical training institutions in its first phase.
• President Ruto emphasized that this program is part of a broader housing agenda, which has already yielded 160,000 housing units and over 400 new markets countrywide.
• The project is designed to enhance student safety and well-being, generate over 1,500 direct and indirect jobs, and integrate the Homabay Jua Kali sector with ring-fenced contracts valued at approximately KES 285,000,000.00.