What percentage of affordable homes will be reserved for teachers?

Twenty percent of all residential units built under the National Affordable Housing Programme will be reserved for teachers.

How will teachers make payments for these homes?

A direct salary check-off system is being implemented, allowing payments to be made directly from teachers' salaries.

Kenya Reserves 20% of Affordable Homes for Teachers

President Ruto announces a new policy dedicating a fifth of National Affordable Housing Programme units to educators, facilitated by salary check-offs and tailored financing.

2026-10-06 · Updated 2026-10-06

President William Ruto has announced that 20 percent of all residential units developed under the National Affordable Housing Programme will be set aside exclusively for teachers across Kenya. This initiative is the result of an agreement signed in September 2025 between the Affordable Housing Board, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET).

Speaking at World Teachers’ Day celebrations on October 5, 2026, Ruto explained that the government is collaborating with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to simplify the process of acquiring these homes. A direct salary check-off system is being implemented to enable educators to make payments conveniently.

To further support teachers in homeownership, a dedicated help team has been established. Additionally, partnerships have been formed with teacher-led Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) to create financing plans specifically designed to align with teachers' incomes.

The housing commitment is part of a broader government strategy aimed at enhancing welfare services, healthcare access, and financial security for educators nationwide. This includes significant expansions in healthcare accessibility, with inpatient facility options growing substantially, and ongoing execution of salary increases as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

FAQ

What percentage of affordable homes will be reserved for teachers?: Twenty percent of all residential units built under the National Affordable Housing Programme will be reserved for teachers.
How will teachers make payments for these homes?: A direct salary check-off system is being implemented, allowing payments to be made directly from teachers' salaries.