Kenyan President Vows to Get Rid of Kibera, Africa's Largest Slum

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President William Ruto says Kibera slums will not exist in the next decade because of the affordable housing project that is currently being rolled out. Ruto said the huge number of Kenyans still living in slums should be a huge concern to the country, calling on those opposed to the housing project to appreciate its long-term objectives. Currently, more than 6.5 million Kenyans live in slums spread across the country. Ruto passed the controversial Finance Act 2023 which aims to fund the housing program and cut down on the country's external debt. Employers are required to remit 1.5% housing levy deducted from employees to the government - a scheme being challenged in court by Kenyans.

Ruto said the huge number of Kenyans still living in slums should be a huge concern to the country, calling on those opposed to the housing project to appreciate its long-term objectives.Employers are required to remit 1.5% housing levy deducted from employees to the government - a scheme being challenged in court by Kenyans.

President William Ruto says Kibera slums will be non-existent in the next ten years due to the affordable housing program. Hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is a non-communicable disease that occurs when there is a sustained elevation in the pressure of the blood that flows…

Women and girls in Kenya's Kibera slum, the largest in Africa, are often forced to trade sex for water. The government says it now wants to tackle the problem which is also… President William Ruto has had a challenging year since taking office on September 12, 2022. He has had to grapple with protests by opposition - led by Raila OdinPresident William Ruto on Monday, June 12, 2023 bowed to pressure and slashed the Housing Fund levy by half, from the current 3% to 1.5%.

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