President William Ruto has assented to the Affordable Housing Act, which will reinstate housing levy deductions.
This means the 1.5 percent tax from the employer and the employee will take effect at the end of the month.
Over the weekend, President Ruto highlighted that the affordable housing project will provide employment opportunities for young people in the country and ensure sufficient land is available for agriculture and food production.
The legislation, which received approval from both the Senate and the National Assembly last week, includes amendments involving county governments' participation.
Under the new provisions, governors will establish county liaison committees tasked with overseeing the implementation of the affordable housing program.
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The Senate and the National Assembly passed the bill last week, and amendments were introduced, including bringing county governments into the fold.
Through public involvement, governors had previously expressed concerns about why the federal government is implementing the housing program but that the role is being devolved.
Governors will now establish County liaison committees to supervise the program's execution.
While in Kilgoris, the president reaffirmed that the nation's economy is promising and expressed the government's eagerness to commit to roads and other development projects.
“Mwaka jana tulikuwa na shida sana; sasa leo nawahakikishia kuwa mwaka huu ndio mtaona maendeleo tukliwaambia,” Ruto said.
