JUST IN: Omtatah Stops Ruto’s Housing Project in Lang’ata Over Environmental Concerns 

  A government-backed affordable housing project in Lang’ata has hit a major legal snag after the National Environment Tribunal temporarily suspended its construction. The decision came after Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah filed a petition challenging the legality of the project, citing serious environmental violations and lack of public involvement. The Southlands Affordable Housing Project, part of President William Ruto’s broader Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), was set to deliver 15,950 units in the form of towering 17-storey apartment blocks. However, Senator Omtatah raised the alarm, claiming that the development not only bypassed mandatory environmental procedures but also disregarded community consultation protocols required by law. In response to his petition, the National Environment
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