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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: September 22, 2026Country: Kenya

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President Ruto's Affordable Housing Programme is facing a funding shortfall of Ksh 118.3 billion, causing 176 projects to stall due to delayed payments to contractors. Meanwhile, the Kenyatta Avenue Viaduct in Nairobi has reached 50% completion and is set to be finished by May 30, 2027. The government has also ordered pension scheme trustees to submit their audited financial accounts by September 30 or face heavy fines.

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