- President William Ruto helped a policewoman and her family move from a tin shack to a newly built house
- Ruto carefully took the woman’s baby in his arms as they walked together to the new house
- Netizens praised the president’s efforts, with some pointing out a rare opportunity for the policewoman’s family
A memorable event was witnessed at the National Police Academy in Embakasi, Nairobi, when the President William Ruto when he arrived to help the police officer and the family.
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The President helped a policewoman move from her tin hut to a new apartment building built for police officers.
Carefully and gently she carried the officer’s son in her arms as they walked towards the new house.
A policewoman held the hand of her other son as he walked alongside the president, who was seen asking him some questions as they walked.
Her husband accompanied them, carrying a bag, excitement evident on his face.
How many houses will the government build for police officers?
When he entered the furnished house, the woman, all smiles, welcomed Ruto inside. She sat on the couch, still holding the baby.
“So, now you have a new house! My God, I am very happy that this morning you are moving from one hut to another. This is what we thought under the affordable housing program. We have an institutional housing program,” said the president.
He explained that his government had committed to build 17,000 houses for police officers across the country.
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He admitted that many of these were in various stages, with some ready to be completed, while others were awaiting approval.
“We have already handed over houses in Chuka, Meru, and I have been told there are more that are ready. We should allow the officials to move in. There are also others in Langas, Eldoret, and I will order them to be made available,” he added.
The head of state shared a cup of tea with the policewoman’s family and shared a happy conversation as they enjoyed the comfort of their new and bigger home.
He was also heard telling the woman’s husband, “I’ll fix it”—a phrase that usually means “I’ll help you” or “I’ll fix the problem.”
What did Kenyans say about the new police houses?
William Ngewa:
“This guy, Mr. Mureithi, has used this rare opportunity very wisely. Even the president has said he will help him. Other opportunities are very rare, and when they pass by us, they are often too late.”
Ibnu Bashi:
“The president is overworked! We are saying two terms from every angle.”
Peter Kipruto:
“Improve police housing. It’s ironic that we are building affordable housing, but our men in uniform are still living in containers.”
Song Makori:
“Sincerely, I love our president, Dr. Ruto. A few years ago, an ordinary person would not dare to approach the White House, especially poor Kenyans. Let’s be honest, Ruto has done a lot for Kenya. In Kisii County, where I come from, we have never seen good government projects since independence. But in Bomachoge Chache, Gucha Sub-County, we have seen several. God protect our president and his family.”
Did Ruto pay the Murang’a woman’s medical bill?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that the president donated KSh 2 million to help the musician’s family with medical bills.
The funds were meant to help the wife of Kikuyu musician Benga, Kamande wa Kioi, get medical care after being admitted to Nairobi West Hospital.
Ruto intervened after the Community Health Authority (SHA) managed to pay KSh 1.5 million, leaving a balance of KSh 2 million.
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