Esther Passaris Narrates How 22-Year-Old Mukuru Man Received House Title Deed Before Mother’s Burial

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has mounted a strong defense of President William Ruto’s Affordable Housing Programme, narrating an emotional account of how a 22-year-old man in Mukuru inherited a fully paid-off home following his mother’s sudden death.

Speaking during a morning television interview on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Passaris explained that the housing scheme includes built-in insurance protections designed to shield low-income families from losing their homes if a breadwinner passes away.

According to the lawmaker, a Mukuru resident who had moved into an affordable housing unit died just four months later. Before the family could even lay her to rest, officials from the Affordable Housing Board visited the home and handed the title deed to her 22-year-old son after insurance settled the remaining balance.

“Even before we laid her to rest, the Affordable Housing Board came to see her, gave the title to the son, and told him, ‘Insurance has already paid for your house,’” Passaris recounted.

Beyond the insurance benefit, Passaris dismissed public expectations that the government should distribute the units for free, insisting that beneficiaries must book units, pay deposits, and service rent-to-own plans to keep the project sustainable. She noted that the Housing Levy alone cannot meet national demand without attracting private investors.

The Woman Representative also predicted that increased housing supply will eventually force private developers in Nairobi to lower steep property prices. Sharing her personal experience in the real estate market, Passaris revealed that a four-bedroom Nairobi apartment she initially purchased for Ksh6 million now sells for between Ksh30 million and Ksh40 million.

Her remarks echo recent comments by President Ruto’s economic adviser David Ndii, who maintained on October 24, 2026, that the initiative aims to build an inclusive middle-class society rather than serve only low-income earners.

Passaris added that beneficiaries can also acquire household furniture through gradual payment plans, creating fresh job opportunities for local artisans and suppliers.

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