President William Ruto celebrated a significant milestone in Kenya’s affordable housing initiative by handing over 1,080 housing units to residents of Mukuru kwa Njenga, Nairobi. This event marked the first phase of a larger project aimed at transforming informal settlements into dignified living spaces.

During the ceremony, President Ruto expressed his joy and pride, recalling how critics had previously labeled him a “liar” regarding the project’s feasibility. He emphasized the project’s success as a testament to the government’s commitment to improving the lives of low-income Kenyans. “They called me a liar, but look at me now,” he remarked, highlighting the tangible impact of the initiative.

The Mukuru affordable housing project is part of a broader national strategy to address Kenya’s housing deficit. President Ruto announced plans to hand over an additional 5,000 units in Mukuru by the end of 2025, with the entire development expected to comprise 13,248 units upon completion.

Residents of the new units will benefit from an affordable rent-to-own model, paying between Ksh 3,000 and Ksh 5,000 monthly, which will be credited towards homeownership over a 30-year period. This initiative aims to empower families economically while providing them with secure and dignified housing.

The project’s completion is expected to significantly improve living conditions for Mukuru residents, offering them a chance to own homes in a well-planned environment, free from the challenges of informal settlements.

As Kenya continues to implement its affordable housing agenda, the Mukuru project stands as a model of how targeted government intervention can lead to meaningful change in the lives of ordinary citizens.