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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, April 29, 2026Ruto Inspects Kibera Housing Project, Vows to Continue Affordable Housing Initiative - April 2026
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Ruto Inspects Kibera Housing Project, Vows to Continue Affordable Housing Initiative - April 2026

President William Ruto inspected the Kibera Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project on Tuesday, reaffirming his administration's commitment to delivering modern, affordable housing in informal settlements. He vowed to press on with the affordable housing project, dismissing opposition and promising to improve the lives of Kenyans in informal settlements. Meanwhile, ten counties from the Frontier Counties Development Council are collaborating to strengthen their livestock sector and integrate it with peacebuilding and disaster resilience initiatives, representing another infrastructure development priority. Transport on the Garissa-Mwingi Highway was also disrupted Tuesday evening after suspected attackers ambushed a passenger bus near Ukasi, Kitui County, highlighting challenges in infrastructure security.

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Tuesday 7:45 PMCapital News

Ruto Inspects Kibera Housing Project, Vows to Deliver Dignified Living in Informal Settlements

Ruto Inspects Kibera Housing Project, Vows to Deliver Dignified Living in Informal Settlements

President William Ruto inspected the Kibera Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project on Tuesday, reaffirming his administration's commitment to delivering modern, affordable housing in informal settlements.

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President William Ruto inspected the Kibera Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project on Tuesday, reaffirming his administration's commitment to delivering modern, affordable housing in informal settlements.

  • The Sh7.4 billion project, over 80 per cent complete, will provide 4,465 housing units.
  • Key individuals/entities: President William Ruto, State Department for Housing and Urban Development.
  • Notable details include integrated amenities like a primary school, health centre, and flood mitigation measures as part of the Affordable Housing Programme.
Tuesday 6:47 PMKenyansFirst

Transport Disrupted on Garissa-Mwingi Highway After Attackers Target Passenger Buses

Transport Disrupted on Garissa-Mwingi Highway After Attackers Target Passenger Buses

Transport on the Garissa-Mwingi Highway was disrupted Tuesday evening after suspected attackers ambushed a passenger bus near Ukasi, Kitui County. The attack, which involved stones being thrown at the moving bus, shattered its windscreen, prompting other vehicles to stop for safety.

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Tuesday 7:54 PMThe Standard

Affordable housing will not be stopped, Ruto vows

Affordable housing will not be stopped, Ruto vows

President William Ruto has vowed to press on with the affordable housing project, dismissing opposition and promising to improve the lives of Kenyans in informal settlements.

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Key Highlights

President William Ruto has vowed to press on with the affordable housing project, dismissing opposition and promising to improve the lives of Kenyans in informal settlements.

  • The Kibera Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project (AHP), costing Sh7.4 billion and over 80 per cent complete, will deliver 4,465 housing units.
  • The project aims to restore dignity, improve livelihoods, and create opportunities, with over 2,500 direct jobs generated locally.
  • President Ruto stated his Kenya Kwanza administration is building nearly 250,000 housing units nationwide, including 100,000 in Nairobi.
Tuesday 9:11 PMKBC Top Stories

Ten counties explore ways to boost livestock sector

Ten counties explore ways to boost livestock sector

Ten counties from the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) are collaborating to strengthen their livestock sector and integrate it with peacebuilding and disaster resilience initiatives.

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Ten counties from the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) are collaborating to strengthen their livestock sector and integrate it with peacebuilding and disaster resilience initiatives.

  • The three-day meeting in Nakuru County aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among senior county officials.
  • Key participants include Directors of Peace, Livestock Production, and Veterinary Services from counties such as Garissa, West Pokot, and Turkana.
  • The workshop seeks to address challenges like resource conflicts, climate shocks, and disease control, with a focus on improving service delivery and inter-county cooperation.
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Key Highlights

Transport on the Garissa-Mwingi Highway was disrupted Tuesday evening after suspected attackers ambushed a passenger bus near Ukasi, Kitui County. The attack, which involved stones being thrown at the moving bus, shattered its windscreen, prompting other vehicles to stop for safety.

  • Transport operations were halted due to the safety fears of travellers and bus operators.
  • The incident follows earlier reports of two deaths, including a minor, and a subsequent road blockade by residents.
  • This attack is part of escalating tensions and retaliatory violence between two warring communities, with seven residents killed in Tseikuru two days prior.
  • The National Police Service, led by Inspector General Douglas Kanja, has dispatched a high-powered security team to the area.