President Ruto to sign Affordable Housing Bill on Tuesday

President William Ruto will on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 assent to the Affordable Housing Bill to pave the way for the return of housing levy deductions.

During an interdenominational prayer service in Trans Mara on Sunday, Ruto affirmed yet again that he will be signing into law the bill that was passed by both chambers of parliament in concurrence.

Both the Senate and the National Assembly passed the bill last week, with amendments introduced in the bill including bringing county governments to the fold.

Governors had earlier through public participation raised concerns on why the national government is implementing the housing programme yet the function is devolved.

Governors will now form county liaison committees to oversee the implementation of the programme.

The president while in Kilgoris said the government is keen on implementing its pledge on roads and other development projects while affirming that the country is back on a promising economic trajectory.

“Mwaka jana tulikuwa na shida sana; sasa leo nawahakikishia kuwa mwaka huu ndio mtaona maendeleo tukliwaambia,” Ruto said.

President Ruto, Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu and several members of parliament were in Ildolisho village in Kilgoris constituency, for the thanksgiving ceremony of Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa.

Governor Ntutu led leaders from the region to call for an enhanced road network in Trans Mara, with President William Ruto promising to have major highways tarmacked including the Kilgoris-Mariwa road as well as the Lolgorian-Kilgoris road.

President Ruto who was a few meters from the conflict hit Nkararo-Enooretet border directed that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki return to the site to enhance security.

The president also unveiled the Utalii College Ildolisho campus.