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Originally published by Nation Businessbusiness
February 21, 2026
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Housing spending overtakes roads as Ruto ramps up plan
Fuelled by salary deductions, the sector now accounts for 20.2 percent of the national development budget...
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For the first time, Kenya's housing expenditure has surpassed spending on roads, indicating a significant shift in government priorities under President William Ruto. This change is driven by an aggressive affordable housing plan, which is now a major focus ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Housing expenditure reached Sh55.9 billion in the six months to December 2025, exceeding roads spending of Sh39 billion.
- The housing sector now accounts for 20.2 percent of the national development budget, fueled by mandatory salary deductions.
- The government is currently constructing 214,057 affordable houses and claims the program has generated over 428,000 jobs.
- The State Department for Housing and Urban Development, Roads, Economic Planning, and Treasury collectively absorbed 52.4 percent of developmental spending.
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