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January 25, 2026
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Kindiki castigates Gachagua’s plan to scrap SHA and Affordable Housing levy

Kindiki castigates Gachagua’s plan to scrap SHA and Affordable Housing levy

The DP warned that such pronouncements undermine youth employment, noting that the affordable housing initiative has already created over 530,000 jobs, with the figure expected to rise to one million by December. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly defended the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Affordable Housing Program, cautioning against political threats to scrap these initiatives. He countered opposition statements by highlighting the significant employment generation and improved service delivery of these programs.

  • The Affordable Housing Program has created over 530,000 jobs, projected to reach one million by December.
  • The SHA has employed 107,000 Community Health Promoters and serves 29 million Kenyans, significantly more than the NHIF’s 7.5 million.
  • President Ruto's directive for Grade 10 student enrollment has increased transition rates from 70 percent to 92 percent.

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