Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna has intensified his criticism of President William Ruto's affordable housing initiative during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Kiminini.

Sifuna accused the government of using housing projects as a tool to suppress youth protests, questioning how injured protesters could access multi-storey buildings after being shot by police.

He directly linked Ruto's flagship housing schemes to alleged state violence against demonstrators, arguing that infrastructure development should not come at the cost of young lives.The rally attracted thousands of supporters who also pledged funds for the 2027 election campaign, signaling growing political mobilization.Sifuna emphasized that his movement opposes violence against youth but supports road and hospital projects.This exchange reflects broader tensions between Ruto's pro-growth agenda and opposition concerns over civil liberties.The debate underscores Kenya's political landscape as key elections approach.