Posted 2/20/2024, 2:44:19 PM
Ruto Scores First Legislative Win as Affordable Housing Bill Passes Second Reading
- President Ruto scored first win as Affordable Housing Bill passed second reading in Parliament with 141 MPs voting in favor and 58 opposing
- Bill will now go to third reading on Wednesday; if passed by 2/3 majority, it will go to Senate
- Bill aims to sustain funding for Ruto's affordable housing program after previous housing levy ruled unconstitutional
- Kimani Ichung'wah assured Ruto the Kenya Kwanza side will use numerical advantage in House to pass bill
- Speaker Wetang'ula ruled third reading will remain Wednesday afternoon; allowed members to file amendments by noon Wednesday