President Ruto pleads with court to allow housing levy

President William Ruto inspecting the affordable housing project in Homa Bay Town. PHOTO | PCS

President William Ruto Wednesday pleaded with the Court of Appeal to allow his government to continue collecting the controversial housing levy, pending the hearing of an appeal challenging its legality.

Through Attorney General Justin Muturi, Dr Ruto said through his affordable housing programme, the government has created 120,000 jobs and anticipates to construct 258,874 units annually, which would be thrown into jeopardy.

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