Ruto's Empty Promises: The Delusion of a Ksh3,000 Monthly Rent House for Mama Mboga

Ruto's lies exposed: There's no reality in his fantasy of Ksh3,000 monthly rent homes! Dive into the deceitful world of William Ruto's false promises, where the illusion of affordable housing for Ksh3,000 monthly rent unravels under scrutiny. Explore the devastating impact of Ruto's lies on gullible hasorasas as they belatedly realise that they've been used and discarded.

In the theatre of William Ruto's political stagecraft, the spotlight often shines on grandiose promises that crumble under the weight of reality. The latest act in this tragicomedy? Ruto's fantasy of affordable housing for Ksh3,000 monthly rent—a cruel hoax that leaves hasoras, including Mama Mbogas and boda boda riders, disillusioned and betrayed.

Ruto's tale of affordable housing for the masses was spun with the finesse of a master manipulator, conjuring visions of homeownership for as little as Ksh3,000 per month. But as the dust settles and the truth emerges, it becomes clear that this was nothing more than a mirage—a cruel trick played on Kenya's most vulnerable.

The scene was set at State House Nairobi, where Ruto, donning construction attire, basked in the glow of false promises surrounded by government officials and construction workers. With the stroke of a pen, the controversial Affordable Housing Bill was signed into law, heralding a new era of deceit and disappointment.

With as little as Sh3,000 monthly rent, ordinary Kenyans, including Mama Mboga, will own a house. Our transformational housing programme will dignify the lives of every low-income earner in our country.

Assented to the Affordable Housing Bill, @StateHouseKenya, Nairobi County. pic.twitter.com/2DwMWYaJJp

— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) March 19, 2024

But the reality behind Ruto's façade of generosity is far from rosy. The Affordable Housing Bill, touted as a solution to Kenya's housing crisis, crumbles under scrutiny, revealing a web of deception and broken dreams. The mandatory housing levy, set at 1.5% of income for both employers and employees, is little more than a burdensome tax on Kenya's struggling masses.

Despite facing opposition from lawmakers questioning its constitutionality, the Affordable Housing Bill bulldozed its way through a bicameral Parliament, leaving a trail of shattered hopes in its wake. Setbacks in the courts failed to deter Ruto's relentless pursuit of his housing fantasy, as legislative efforts were redoubled to circumvent legal challenges.

But the harsh truth remains: Ruto's promises of affordable housing ring hollow in the ears of Kenya's hustlers, who have borne the brunt of his lies. Mama Mbogas and boda boda riders, once hopeful for a better future, now find themselves disillusioned and betrayed by a leader who used their aspirations for political gain.

As the dust settles on Ruto's housing mirage, Kenya's gullible hasoras are left to pick up the pieces of shattered dreams. But amidst the wreckage, a glimmer of hope emerges—a newfound awareness of the deceitful machinations of those who claim to have their best interests at heart.

In the harsh light of reality, Ruto's lies stand exposed for what they truly are: a betrayal of trust and a mockery of the struggles of Kenya's hardworking masses. It's a sobering reminder that in the world of politics, promises are often nothing more than empty words, leaving behind a trail of broken dreams and shattered hopes.