Ruto Slams Opposition For Criticizing Affordable Housing Project

 

President William Ruto addressing a crowd in Buuri, Meru County where he commissioned the construction of a 320 unit building on January 25, 2024.

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• President William Ruto criticizes the opposition for opposing the Affordable Housing project and other development plans aimed at creating employment.

• Ruto, speaking in Meru County, defended the affordable housing project, emphasizing its potential to generate employment for the youth.

• He ridiculed opposition attempts to disrupt his projects through protests and legal actions, asserting his unwavering commitment to fulfilling promises.

• Ruto challenges the opposition to present their plans instead of spreading propaganda, highlighting his administration's focus on housing, digital jobs, and labor exports.

• The Timau project, commissioned by Ruto, involves the construction of 320 units, expected to create over 4,000 jobs and contribute over Ksh.230 Million to the local economy.

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President William Ruto has strongly criticized the opposition for their disapproval of the Affordable Housing project and other developmental initiatives designed to boost employment in the country. 

Speaking in Meru County during the commissioning of the Timau project on Thursday, Ruto asserted that the affordable housing project would create valuable employment opportunities for the youth.

In his address, Ruto mocked the opposition's efforts to hinder his projects through planned protests and legal battles, affirming his steadfast commitment to delivering on his promises. 

He pointed out that the opposition has misled the public for many years and challenged them to present their plans instead of spreading propaganda. Ruto outlined his administration's focus on housing, digital jobs, and labor export, questioning the opposition about their plans.

Ruto highlighted that his government is the first in Kenya to have a clear roadmap for creating job opportunities, emphasizing a deliberate plan. 

The Timau project, which involves the construction of 320 units, was expressed by Ruto to instill confidence, creating over 4,000 jobs and injecting more than Ksh.230 Million into the local economy. He revealed plans to build approximately 10,000 houses in the county, with the current project employing 130,000 youth.

Accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga, Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, and other Meru leaders, President Ruto will spend the next two days in Meru commissioning a series of projects. 

Similar initiatives have already been launched by Ruto in Nakuru, Nandi, and Trans-Nzoia counties as part of his broader developmental agenda.