{
  "id": 14730424,
  "title": "Ruto: Our target is to build 2 million new houses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ruto-our-target-is-to-build-2-million-new-houses",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:46:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/ruto-our-target-is-to-build-2-million-new-houses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto has reiterated his commitment to constructing two million new houses across Kenya as part of the Affordable Housing Programme. During his development visits to Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo counties, Ruto stated that 300,000 units are currently under construction. The government aims to build 200,000 houses annually, with the programme already creating 1.1 million jobs. Ruto highlighted the programme's potential to reduce land fragmentation, eliminate slums and promote well-planned settlements. He inspected the Chepkorio Affordable Housing Project in Keiyo South Constituency and the Kabarnet Stadium in Baringo County, both of which are part of the government's broader infrastructure and economic development plans. The stadium, expected to open by the end of 2026, is designed to host various sports, further boosting Kabarnet's economic prospects.",
  "summary": "President William Ruto has reaffirmed his target to build two million houses across Kenya, saying 300,000 units are already under construction through the Affordable Housing Programme. In statements posted on X on Thursday, October 15, 2026, during development visits to Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo counties, Ruto said the government aims to construct 200,000 houses annually. […]",
  "key_points": [
    "President Ruto aims to build 2 million new houses in Kenya.",
    "300,000 units are currently under construction in the Affordable Housing Programme.",
    "Programme expected to create 1.1 million jobs and reduce land fragmentation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}