People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has accused President William Ruto of turning the affordable housing programme into a money-making venture, alleging that the Head of State is benefiting directly or through proxies at the expense of ordinary Kenyans.
Speaking during a PPK aspirants’ training forum in Nairobi, the Kiharu MP claimed the programme had become a business opportunity for politically connected individuals rather than a solution to Kenya’s housing challenges.
Nyoro welcomed Thursday’s High Court ruling that declared President Ruto’s proposed allocation of 20 per cent of affordable housing units to teachers and another 20 per cent to police officers legally ineffective.
The court ruled that the President could not introduce preferential housing allocation criteria without a legal or policy basis.
Justice Patricia Nyaundi Mande held that presidential directives could not override provisions of the Affordable Housing Act.
“Executive authority may facilitate the implementation of the law, but it cannot alter the law or create rights and preferences outside it,” the judge ruled.
The ruling did not invalidate the affordable housing programme itself.
Nyoro, however, maintained that the initiative had become another avenue for enriching individuals close to power.
He accused Ruto of prioritizing business interests over his constitutional responsibilities, citing the government’s Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel arrangement as another example of alleged profiteering.
The allegations have not been independently substantiated.
Nyoro also questioned why teachers were being pushed towards government housing, arguing that many previously had opportunities to construct their own homes when building materials were more affordable.
The MP has previously criticized housing levy deductions from teachers’ salaries, arguing that workers are not receiving sufficient benefits from their contributions.
Turning to the 2027 General Election, Nyoro declared that PPK remains firmly in the opposition and is committed to denying Ruto a second term.
He urged opposition leaders to rally behind a single presidential candidate and running mate, arguing that unity would improve their chances of defeating Ruto without a runoff.
Nyoro dismissed suggestions that PPK was seeking to dominate other opposition parties, saying its objective was to consolidate support against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
He defended his joint political rallies with Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i, describing them as efforts to bring together voters from different political strongholds.
However, Nyoro ruled out zoning agreements for other elective positions, insisting that PPK would field candidates wherever it secured support, including the upcoming Migwani Ward by-election.
He pledged free and fair party nominations.
The PPK leader also challenged Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners to safeguard the commission’s independence ahead of 2027.
He questioned reported transfers of returning officers in regions where government support has declined, alleging possible political interference.
Nyoro urged the electoral agency to resist pressure from government officials and guarantee a transparent, credible electoral process.
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