President William Ruto has affirmed that his administration's Affordable Housing Program will not be derailed by criticism, insisting it is a vital job creation and development initiative for Kenya. Speaking in Limuru, Kiambu, Ruto dismissed opponents' claims as baseless and lacking vision.

• Ruto reported 500 young people are employed at the Limuru site, with a total of 1,320 engaged nationwide in similar housing projects.
• The President questioned the alternative plans of political rivals who threaten to discontinue the housing scheme if they win power.
• Ruto announced plans to increase youth employment in the program to 1,640 within the next two to three months and construct 28 modern markets across the country.