{
  "id": 14738836,
  "title": "Ruto says Affordable Housing Programme has created 1.1M jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ruto-says-affordable-housing-programme-has-created-1-1m-jobs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T16:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/ruto-says-affordable-housing-programme-has-created-1-1m-jobs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto has announced that the Affordable Housing Programme is generating employment on a large scale, with the number of jobs linked to the initiative estimated at 1.1 million. The government's objective is to construct two million homes, with 200,000 units planned annually. Currently, 300,000 units are under construction across the country. During a visit to the Chepkorio Affordable Housing Project in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Ruto highlighted that the programme aims to reduce land fragmentation, eliminate slums, and promote well-planned settlements. The 380-unit Chepkorio project serves as a local example of the government's housing investments in the region. While the President's target of two million homes remains a goal, the current construction stage is at 300,000 units. The employment figure of 1.1 million was provided as an indicator of the programme's scale, but the methodology for calculating the figure was not specified. Housing delivery and employment are key factors that will be assessed as the projects progress.",
  "summary": "President William Ruto has said the Affordable Housing Programme is creating jobs at scale, with employment linked to the initiative now estimated at 1.1 million, as his administration pursues a target of constructing two million homes. Speaking during the fourth day of his North Rift development tour in Chepkorio, Keiyo South Constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County, […] The post Ruto says…",
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  "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."
}