The good, the bad and the ugly of Ruto's affordable housing projects

Affordable housing project in Milimani estate, Kakamega County, on February 20, 2025. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

President William Ruto’s affordable housing projects are yielding mixed results across the country, with many Kenyans holding faint hopes of ever owning a home under the scheme.

In some areas, the towering structures are reshaping the skylines of towns, while in others, the initiatives have yet to commence. Some projects are behind schedule, as government officials grapple with the challenges of delivering on the ambitious plan.

While some residents are still recovering from relocation and the loss of property to make way for these developments, others say the projects have provided much-needed employment through the creation of manual jobs at construction sites.