Ruto Sets New Trend for African Nations With Multi-Billion-Shilling Project

The multi-billion-shilling project was formally adopted after the implementation of the Finance Act 2023...

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President William Ruto's Affordable Housing Project is garnering international attention, with Ghana seeking to replicate Kenya's financing strategy. This initiative, which includes a 1.5 percent Housing Levy on salaried Kenyans, has been praised for its innovative approach to development.

Over 170,000 houses have been completed, with 700,000 units in the pipeline.
Ghanaian President John Mahama lauded Ruto's vision and consulted him for advice on financing affordable housing.
The project has mobilized $4 billion locally, drawing comparisons to Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
President Ruto was recently recognized as the Global Champion of Adequate Housing for All at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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