President William Ruto has reiterated his commitment to maintaining his controversial tax policies, asserting their significance for the country’s economic advancement.
Addressing a congregation at ACK Emmanuel Church in Nairobi’s Bahati, Ruto emphasized his readiness to withstand criticism, drawing parallels to the Biblical figure of Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector in Jericho, who transformed after encountering Jesus.
“I have no qualms about being labeled, as long as I remain dedicated to the nation’s future,” he stated, emphasizing that his presidency is not merely about the title.
Referencing the Biblical tale of Nehemiah’s perseverance against opposition, Ruto underscored his determination to forge ahead despite resistance to his policies.
Defending the Housing Levy, implemented under the Affordable Housing Act following its legal validation, Ruto emphasized its role in job creation and providing decent housing, particularly for slum dwellers.
He noted that the Affordable Housing Programme has already generated employment for 140,000 individuals across construction sites nationwide.
Ruto outlined his ambitious vision to facilitate one million new homeowners within the next five years, with plans underway to commence construction on 30,000 houses in Nairobi County before the year’s end, primarily in the Makadara Constituency.
