Court Gives President Ruto’s Affordable Housing Program A Clean Bill Of Health
The Mt Kenya Times 
By: Joseph Mutua Ndonga
Worth Noting:
- Ever since, President Ruto never caved in to the machinations of his critics. He remained firm and on course. This is because there was no court order stopping him from rolling out this program. Attempts by his critics to secure such orders fell flat. From onset, judges seemed to concur with submissions by the lawyers representing the Office of Attorney General (AG). So, I knew it was only a matter of time before the petitions were dismissed.
- Speaking in Kwale when he led the nation in marking this year’s Mashujaa day celebration, the President William Ruto enumerated the progress that his administration has made in the implementation of this program.
The court has finally delivered the much awaited ruling on a petition challenging President William Ruto’s affordable housing program.
A three-judge bench ruled that the housing Act was enacted in accordance with the constitution and other laws of the land.
We, therefore, dismiss the prayers sought by petitioners and give the program a clean bill of health.
The main bone of contention by the well known critics of President Ruto, who started filing the petitions soon after the Act was enacted, was that the public participation conducted was not sufficient.
The bench however disagreed and ruled that it was sufficient. Notably, the constitution does provide for a threshold of the number of people who should participate in this exercise.
Ever since, President Ruto never caved in to the machinations of his critics. He remained firm and on course. This is because there was no court order stopping him from rolling out this program. Attempts by his critics to secure such orders fell flat. From onset, judges seemed to concur with submissions by the lawyers representing the Office of Attorney General (AG). So, I knew it was only a matter of time before the petitions were dismissed.
Speaking in Kwale when he led the nation in marking this year’s Mashujaa day celebration, the President William Ruto enumerated the progress that his administration has made in the implementation of this program.
As I promised you during campaign, the concept of the affordable housing is now a reality.
The shame and indignity of our people living in the slums is now becoming a thing of the past.
Today, every Kenyan can now apply and own a decent and safe house.
Most of the banners, posters that were displayed inside and outside Kwale stadium bore the message of Boma Yangu (my home).
Handbills with similar message were also distributed to all members of public in attendance.
The President was upbeat when noted this. He praised the Ministry of Housing and officials of state department of Special Projects and Creative Economy for preparing these materials.
Notably, the creativity of the Team that had done graphic and design work was awesome.
The information was disseminated in a way that all classes of people would understand. Kenyans, who want to own a house, only needed to visit the portal and fill application form by entering all personal details required.
You will start to pay a small amount of money every month. Everyone will afford including mama mboga and boda boda riders.
You will only pay for a certain period of time and thereafter you become a proud owner of the house.
The President observed: As we celebrate our heroes who fought for independence, I want you to bear this in mind. In our generation, acquiring house for your family is also an act of heroism. Bid goodbye to rent, have your own house.
While noting that this will become one of his key legacy, his critics did not want him to succeed. Their efforts would not however bore any fruits. Reason? Majority of Kenyans continues to rally and support the President’s plan.
Joseph Mutua Ndonga Is A Writer And Social Commentator
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