Ruto credits independent Judiciary for progress on key gov’t programmes
President William Ruto has said an independent and professional Judiciary has been critical in enabling his administration to implement some of its key policy decisions despite legal challenges...
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President William Ruto has lauded Kenya's independent Judiciary for facilitating the implementation of key government policy decisions, particularly the Affordable Housing Programme, despite legal challenges. Speaking at the Africa Chief Justices’ Alternative Dispute Resolution Summit 2026 in Nairobi, he emphasized the Judiciary's crucial role in navigating difficult policy choices.
- President Ruto highlighted the Affordable Housing Programme as a major policy success enabled by an independent Judiciary.
- The event was the Africa Chief Justices’ Alternative Dispute Resolution Summit 2026.
- Ruto advocated for strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) systems across Africa to foster economic growth and sovereignty.
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