Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has come out strongly in defense of President William Ruto’s Affordable Housing Project, accusing opposition leaders of being insensitive to the needs of ordinary Kenyans.
Speaking in Laikipia County on Sunday, October 12, Duale took a swipe at Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who recently announced that he would abolish the housing levy and terminate the project if elected president in 2027.
Duale termed Kalonzo’s remarks as “unjust and hypocritical,” arguing that it was unfair for privileged leaders, who enjoy government-funded mortgages, to deny middle-class Kenyans access to affordable homes.
“All leaders in our country get a KSh30 million mortgage to buy a house. Many live in Karen, yet they do not want the President to construct houses for middle-class citizens. That is the problem with some of our leaders,” said Duale.
He accused opposition politicians of misleading Kenyans for political mileage, stressing that the housing and healthcare programs are enshrined in the Constitution and therefore must be implemented to improve citizens’ welfare.
“Politicians are coming to say people should reject the housing and healthcare projects, yet these are constitutional rights. Please don’t listen to such leaders,” Duale urged.
Beyond defending government initiatives, the CS also called for maturity and civility in politics, warning that divisive rhetoric and public insults among leaders were corrupting the values of young people.
“We must move away from politics of insults and tribalism. Our children are watching. Let’s build a nation through unity and respect,” he emphasized.
Meanwhile, President Ruto has maintained that his administration remains committed to uniting the country through inclusive development programs. However, dissenting voices such as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have accused the Head of State of sidelining certain regions, a claim Ruto’s allies have dismissed as baseless.
As the 2027 race inches closer, the battle over Ruto’s flagship projects, particularly the housing plan, appears to be emerging as one of the defining issues shaping Kenya’s political discourse.
