Evictions loom as Ruto’s housing project gain momentum in Rift ValleyIn the heart of President William Ruto’s Rift Valley political stronghold, a storm is brewing as hundreds of families find themselves on the brink of eviction to pave the way for the government’s Affordable Housing Programme. Already, over 200 families have been evicted from Pioneer estate in Uasin Gishu County, to make way for the president’s pet housing project. The president ordered the Ministry of Lands and National Government Administration Officials to coordinate the recovery of all illegally occupied public land for government projects. In Trans Nzoia, more than 5000 residents are facing evictions to pave the way for the construction of government affordable houses. Already, the government has erected beacons on the land, ahead of looming evictions, causing panic among residents.

Source: Daily Nation February 06, 2024 13:42 UTC