President William Ruto has handed over 176 keys to new homeowners at the Machakos Affordable Housing Phase 1 project in Machakos County, underscoring the government's commitment to making home ownership a reality for low-income earners.

• The Machakos Affordable Housing Phase 1 project involved the completion of 176 units, and President Ruto also launched the construction of the 570-unit Phase 2.
• The government is constructing 230,000 housing units nationwide, with close to 4,000 already completed, creating over 330,000 jobs.
• Other key developments in Machakos County include the launch of the 13km Kangundo-Kivaani road and the 22km Kivandini-Miseleni road (a KSh1.7 billion project), inspection of the KSh52 million Mutituni Modern Market, and allocation of KSh1.4 billion for the Last Mile Electricity Project to connect over 10,000 households.

Activist Okiya Omtatah has won a significant victory against the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), with the Supreme Court declaring the award of a license and wayleave to Portside Freight Terminals Limited for a second bulk-grain facility at the Port of Mombasa unconstitutional.

• The Supreme Court found KPA's procurement process violated constitutional principles of transparency, fairness, competition, and prudent use of public resources.
• The decision followed Omtatah's application to correct a previous judgment from June 30, 2025, ensuring the term "wayleave" was included in the nullification.
• The project involved a Sh5.8 billion ($45 million) investment by Portside Freight Terminals Limited, a firm associated with the Joho family.

The new Kamuw’ongo ESP Market in Mwingi North, constructed at a cost of Sh59.4 million, is transforming the trading experience for hundreds of small-scale vendors who previously operated in challenging conditions. This modern facility offers a secure, hygienic, and structured environment, significantly reducing losses and improving daily turnover for traders.

• The market accommodates 200 traders and serves over 1,000 users daily.
• Vegetable seller Belita Kasyoka highlighted improved security and shelter as key benefits.
• The facility includes secure storage areas, dry and cold rooms, a mothers’ room, an ICT centre, and modern ablution blocks.
• President William Ruto officially handed over the management of the market to the County Government of Kitui.