In order to facilitate the reinstatement of housing levy deductions, President William Ruto will sign the Affordable Housing Bill on Monday morning.
Ruto reiterated his intention to sign the bill that was approved by both chambers of parliament into law on Sunday during an interdenominational prayer event in Trans Mara.
The measure, which had changes that included adding county governments, was approved by the National Assembly and the Senate last week.
Prior to this, governors had expressed concerns to the public about why the national government was carrying out the housing program while the function was being devolved.
County liaison committees will now be established by governors to supervise the program’s execution.
While in Kilgoris, the president reaffirmed that the nation’s economy is once again on a promising trajectory and expressed the government’s eagerness to carry out its commitment on roads and other development projects.
“Mwaka jana tulikuwa na shida sana; sasa leo nawahakikishia kuwa mwaka huu ndio mtaona maendeleo tukliwaambia,” Ruto mentioned.
Several members of parliament, President Ruto, and Governor Patrick Olole Ntutu of Narok were present at the thanksgiving event for Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa at Ildolisho village, Kilgoris constituency.
Governor Ntutu led officials from the area in calling for an improved road network in Trans Mara, and President William Ruto pledged to tarmack fundamental highways, such as the Lolgorian-Kilgoris road and the Kilgoris-Mariwa road.
Just a few meters from the Nkararo-Enooretet border, where fighting had broken out, President Ruto ordered Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to return to the area in order to enhance security.
In addition, the president launched the Utalii College Ildolisho campus.
