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Why court stopped Ruto's Bungoma affordable housing project

By The Standard January 15, 2026

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Why court stopped Ruto's Bungoma affordable housing project

President William Ruto's efforts to build affordable housing units in Bungoma have suffered a blow after the Environment and Land Court issued orders temporarily stopping the project over a disagreement with residents over its location.A section of residents argues that the implementation of the project in the 36.95-acre airstrip is not only unlawful but is being done in open defiance of the court’s own earlier rulings.Full Access for less than Ksh 34 a dayKsh 999 billed monthly. No hidden charges.Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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A section of residents argues that the implementation of the project in the 36.95-acre airstrip is not only unlawful but is being done in open defiance of the court’s own earlier rulings.Full Access for less than Ksh 34 a dayKsh 999 billed monthly. No hidden charges.Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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