Homeowners in Mukuru have begun moving into affordable housing units, with more residents expected to take occupation, according to Capital FM. The development is presented as another milestone in Kenya’s government Affordable Housing Programme, which aims to expand access to decent, affordable homes for low- and middle-income households. Specific unit numbers, costs, timelines and eligibility criteria were not included in the feed.

Kenyan President William Ruto has called for an end to county-level licensing hurdles that he said are hurting investors. According to the Eastleigh Voice, Ruto said the government is addressing the challenges through the County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Act, 2024, which aims to standardise licensing processes across devolved units. He urged the Council of Governors and county governments to accelerate the law's implementation to ease the business environment for investors.

President Ruto has signed four bills into law covering population, aviation and trust administration, according to Eastleigh Voice. The legislation introduces new legal frameworks and amends existing provisions across these areas. Implementation will depend on the government agencies and institutions tasked with enforcing the new laws.

Captain William K. Ruto, the Managing Director of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), has reportedly gone underground following allegations of irregular land lease allocations at the Kipevu enclave. A politically connected private entity has been granted land for a Container Freight Station without competitive bidding or public participation. The company has also secured a tender for a significant portion of South Sudan transit cargo, while construction has stalled and Ruto has not responded to inquiries.

During a visit to Kibra, President Ruto promised residents that the government would cover all costs for those who lost their lives in a recent fire outbreak. He urged the community to give him three months to implement support measures. The visit aimed to console the affected citizens, and Ruto was seen accompanied by other officials during the address.

Kenya's government is seeking additional financing partnerships to meet its target of delivering 200,000 affordable housing units annually, Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has said. According to Hinga, the 1.5 per cent housing levy currently generates about KSh6 billion per month, but these collections alone are insufficient to fund the government's ambitious annual housing goal, prompting the search for fresh funding sources.