Kenyan President William Ruto launched the Affordable Housing Internship Programme at State House Nairobi, aiming to expand the workforce involved in the government's affordable housing projects from 320,000 to 600,000. The initiative targets youth employment and includes recruitment of professionals such as quantity surveyors, urban planners, and AI specialists. Concurrently, President Ruto announced an increase in youth participation in the Climate Works project, doubling the number from 20,000 to 40,000, with 20,000 slots allocated specifically to Nairobi. Addressing recent youth unrest, Ruto attributed the protests to poor parenting, emphasizing that police are trained to handle criminals, not to act as parents. He urged parents to take responsibility for their children and discouraged abdication of parental duties. The president reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling all campaign promises, including housing and youth employment. Meanwhile, opposition leader Raila Odinga expressed continued support for President Ruto until 2027 and reflected on past dialogues with the youth and the president.