President William Ruto concluded his Western Kenya tour by defending his Affordable Housing Programme against opposition criticism, framing it as a vital solution to shrinking agricultural land.

• The program is seen as critical for densely populated areas like Vihiga County, where land is scarce.
• Opposition leaders, including Rigathi Gachagua, have vowed to abolish the program if they gain power.
• Throughout his tour, President Ruto also inaugurated development projects, including the Kidundu Stadium and Mbale Modern Market.

President William Ruto has declared a firm stance against leaders promoting divisive politics and ethnic intolerance in Kenya, vowing decisive action against them.

• The President warned that such politics will not be tolerated under his administration.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.
• The remarks were made during a development tour in Vihiga County, where Ruto also commissioned the construction of the Sh365 million Mbale modern market and the Sh900 million Kidundu Stadium.

President William Ruto has vowed to continue aggressively responding to his political opponents, pushing back against criticism from the clergy and others who have called for more restrained public discourse.

• President Ruto stated he will dedicate "one percent of my time" to addressing opponents, while 99% will focus on development.
• The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and Kisumu Archbishop Maurice Muhatia have called for political leaders to exercise restraint.
• The President defended his strong rhetoric, citing allegations against opponents such as "stealing from widows and orphans" and "killing innocent girls."