Kenya’s conversation on Friday revolved around President Ruto’s Affordable Housing Project at Mukuru, Ruto’s Minority Plan and Boma Yangu.
Hashtags #ShikaKeys, #KusemaNaKujenga, #Mukuru and #ChristmasNewHome topped search lists and drew national conversation.
Ruto Hands Over 4500 Affordable Homes In Mukuru
President William Ruto on Thursday 18 December handed over keys to new homeowners at Mukuru Estate, Phase II, Nairobi, comprising 5,000 units at Riara and 2,920 units at Muriguini.
The newly built 16-storey apartments feature public facilities at the estate, including modern police and fire stations, a well-equipped Level IV hospital, and a school.
“The keys we are giving you today are not just keys to open a door of a house, but to open a decent home for you and your children,” Ruto said during the hand over ceremony.
According to President Ruto, the government is building 14,000 affordable housing units at the New Mukuru site, with over 240,000 units currently under construction countrywide.
Nickson Twesigye @NicksonTwesigye wrote on X “Well done. Quality accomodation largely contributes to the overall well being and performance of human capital which in turn improves economic activity and a higher GDP eventually”
Koilegei David @KoilegeiDavidK wrote “Well done
Quality accomodation largely contributes to the overall well being and performance of human capital which in turn improves economic activity and a higher GDP eventually”.
Ruto’s Minority Plan
President William Ruto has directed the establishment of a KShs 500 million annual National Minority Scholarship Programme to help minority communities secure quality education.
The Ministry of Education will also set aside KShs 200 million annually as an Education Infrastructure Fund to construct, upgrade, and equip schools and middle-level colleges in minority and marginalised areas.
Newly-launched National Policy on Ethnic Minorities, Indigenous and Marginalised Communities (2025-2035) will run the initiative.
The Minorities and Marginalised Communities Directorate will oversee the creation of a National Council for Ethnic Minorities and Marginalised Communities through legislation.
Ruto directed that the Minorities and Marginalised Communities Directorate shall be immediately established within the Office of the President to coordinate implementation across government.
Ongeri @mp_ongeri wrote “Thank you, President Ruto, for this landmark policy! The KSh500 million National Minority Scholarship Programme will empower marginalized communities and enhance education access, fostering inclusivity and equitable development”
Other hashtags under this trend include #LeavingNoOneBehind and #HomesWithDignity
Seven Kenyans Arrested in South Africa
South Africa on Wednesday confirmed they had arrested and deported seven Kenyan nationals illegally working on processing refugee applications for the U.S. government.
South Africa’s Ministry of Home Affairs in a statement said the Kenyans had entered South Africa on tourist visas and illegally taken up work at a processing centre.
Charlie @BeingCharlie wrote “Their actions violated South Africa’s immigration laws and may risk strain diplomatic relations between Kenya, South Africa, and the United States. This reflects poorly on Kenya’s reputation. Very unfortunate!”
