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Environment CS Aden Duale has vowed to call out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his corruption claims on the Affordable Housing Programme.
In a statement dated Thursday, January 30, Duale stated that they could no longer remain silent when Gachagua and other leaders opposed the programme initiated by President William Ruto.
The CS accused Gachagua of being a hypocrite, even posting a video where the former DP talked highly of the programme.
"It is both hypocritical and disheartening to see individuals who once championed this very program now standing in opposition to it," read the statement in part.
"By opposing the Affordable Housing Program, they are not only undermining the progress of this nation but also denying countless Kenyans the chance to improve their lives. Their actions reveal a blatant disregard for the welfare of the very people they claim to represent."
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Leaders, whether in government or not, must unequivocally commit to supporting government policies, programs and projects that are designed for the greater good of the people.
— Hon. Aden Duale, EGH (@HonAdenDuale) January 30, 2025
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Duale added that the politicians could not be allowed to go on to discredit the programme which was meant to help Kenyans.
"We will not remain silent in the face of such betrayal. We will call out these detractors and hold them accountable for their attempts to obstruct a program that promises hope, dignity and opportunity for millions of Kenyans," Duale expressed.
"The time for political games is over; the people's needs must come first. Let it be known, that those who stand against this program are standing against the future of Kenya itself."
Earlier, Gachagua had claimed that the programme was marred with corruption given that some allies of the president were supplying building materials for the project.
"It has nothing to do with housing. It is business. If you want to build a house, you must go and sign a contract with companies that will sell the cement, steel and iron sheets and people behind those companies are at State House," Gachagua claimed.
