President William Ruto has defended the 1.5 per cent Affordable Housing Levy deductions, stating that workers should consider it in light of a recent 10 per cent minimum wage increase.

• The 10 per cent minimum wage increase took effect on June 26, 2026.
• President William Ruto is the key figure defending the levy.
• The Affordable Housing Levy, introduced in 2023, has faced significant criticism and legal challenges.

Kenya's Affordable Housing Programme is facing significant delays, with revelations that some contractors submitted fraudulent documents during the tendering process, raising concerns about procurement integrity.

• Fraudulent tender documents were submitted by contractors vying for projects.
• Charles Hinga, the Principal Secretary for Housing, disclosed these issues to lawmakers.
• Delays are also attributed to contractors lacking the financial or technical capacity and challenges with the electronic government procurement system.

Kenyan Parliament has demanded answers from the Government regarding stalled projects under the Affordable Housing Programme. Lawmakers are pressing for updates on project completion and accountability for delays.

• Key challenges cited include procurement issues, limited contractor capacity, and project management shortcomings.
• Principal Secretary for Housing Charles Hinga acknowledged weaknesses but stated the program is not failing, attributing issues to the unprecedented scale of the initiative.
• The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works is seeking detailed status reports and has emphasized the need for stronger monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.