Kenya's Lands Secretary Challenges Former Deputy President's Housing Claims.
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome demanded Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua provide evidence for his allegations of corruption in the government's affordable housing program.
Wahome expressed concern over Gachagua's statements, noting the program's transparent procurement process. "The procurement is public," she said, explaining that her ministry conducts thorough background checks before awarding contracts. Contractors purchase their own materials, contrary to recent accusations.
At the DAP-K headquarters launch in Nairobi on Monday, Gachagua voiced his doubts about the project. "I believed the project was about job creation until it came to my attention that it has nothing to do with that," he stated. The former deputy president pledged to eliminate the housing levy under a new administration.
Wahome rejected these claims, emphasizing the program serves all Kenyans, not individual interests. She stated the initiative cannot be reversed as citizens have invested in it, urging Gachagua to avoid politicizing affordable housing efforts.
During an inspection of housing projects in Machakos, Wahome highlighted the program's progress. The first 220 units near completion have created 500 direct construction jobs and 3,000 indirect employment opportunities.
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti supported the initiative, citing its role in addressing housing needs amid urban growth. The cabinet secretary also reviewed the Mavoko project, which plans to deliver 5,360 housing units.
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome demanded Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua provide evidence for his allegations of corruption in the government's affordable housing program.
Wahome expressed concern over Gachagua's statements, noting the program's transparent procurement process. "The procurement is public," she said, explaining that her ministry conducts thorough background checks before awarding contracts. Contractors purchase their own materials, contrary to recent accusations.
At the DAP-K headquarters launch in Nairobi on Monday, Gachagua voiced his doubts about the project. "I believed the project was about job creation until it came to my attention that it has nothing to do with that," he stated. The former deputy president pledged to eliminate the housing levy under a new administration.
Wahome rejected these claims, emphasizing the program serves all Kenyans, not individual interests. She stated the initiative cannot be reversed as citizens have invested in it, urging Gachagua to avoid politicizing affordable housing efforts.
During an inspection of housing projects in Machakos, Wahome highlighted the program's progress. The first 220 units near completion have created 500 direct construction jobs and 3,000 indirect employment opportunities.
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti supported the initiative, citing its role in addressing housing needs amid urban growth. The cabinet secretary also reviewed the Mavoko project, which plans to deliver 5,360 housing units.
