Ruto Praises Judiciary for Rejecting Housing Levy, Paves Way for More Inclusive Affordable Housing Act
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President Ruto thanked the Judiciary for rejecting the government's earlier housing levy plan, saying it will now allow more people to remit money and increase funds for affordable housing.
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The High Court previously ruled the housing levy was unconstitutional as it targeted formal sector workers. The Court of Appeal declined to suspend this ruling.
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Ruto said the court rulings allowed thorough scrutiny of the new Housing Bill to ensure crucial elements were incorporated.
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The new Act gives preference to women, youth and persons with disabilities to avoid them being disadvantaged.
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The government plans to redevelop Nairobi's Mukuru slums with 15,000 new housing units.