Ruto's Administration Responds to Criticism, Clarifies US Immigrant Stance, and Faces Housing Levy Petition - September 2025

Allies of President William Ruto, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have hit back at former President Uhuru Kenyatta's criticism of the current administration, accusing him of making hypocritical claims. On a separate matter, President Ruto clarified that Kenya has not received a formal request from the United States to accept deported illegal immigrants, despite similar deals with other African nations. The administration is also facing a new legal challenge to its affordable housing levy. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and various lobby groups have filed a new petition at the High Court. The petition argues that the housing levy is unconstitutional and detrimental to Kenyans.