William Ruto Opens CBK-Funded Police Housing Complex in Nairobi’s Industrial Area

• President William Ruto officially opens a modern 210-unit police housing complex in Nairobi, marking a major step towards restoring the dignity of Kenya’s security forces.
• The complex, fully funded by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), includes sustainable features like solar energy systems, a daycare centre, and a gym
• In a landmark policy move, Ruto announced that 20% of homes in the Affordable Housing Programme will be allocated to disciplined services personnel

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi — President William Ruto on Tuesday, June 3 presided over the official opening of a modern police housing complex in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, terming it a “watershed moment” in efforts to restore the dignity of Kenya’s security forces.

The 210-unit complex—fully funded by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)—was built specifically for police officers assigned to the CBK.

The development includes 200 two-bedroom apartments, 10 three-bedroom apartments, a daycare centre, and a gymnasium, marking a significant improvement over the often substandard housing many officers have endured for years.

The project stems from a strategic partnership between the CBK and the National Police Service (NPS) under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2020.

As part of the agreement, CBK leased 4.1 acres of land from the police for 60 years to construct the complex.

In return, the bank funded the construction of the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong’, which the president inaugurated in 2022.

“This partnership is a model for how government agencies can work together to deliver long-term value,” said Ruto.

Designed with sustainability in mind, the complex is equipped with solar energy systems, water treatment facilities, and landscaped with over 200 trees.

Local materials—including natural stone and handcrafted furniture—were used throughout the construction process, which generated over 500 daily jobs and employed more than 1,000 Kenyans over two years.

Will police officers get affordable housing units?

Top government officials attended the launch, including CBK Governor Kamau Thugge, Interior PS Raymond Omollo, Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, among others.

In a major policy announcement during the event, the head of state revealed that 20% of all homes under the Affordable Housing Programme will now be allocated to members of the disciplined services—including police, military, prisons, and National Youth Service officers.

These personnel will benefit from concessional mortgage rates as low as 3%, he added.

The president also said 2,300 housing units for police and prison officers are currently under construction in 15 counties, with procurement underway for 17,000 more.

For the Kenya Defence Forces, 3,000 units are being built, with another 20,000 planned. The Prisons Service is also set to receive 10,000 new homes in the upcoming financial year.

“Decent housing was once a distant dream for our officers, but we are steadily righting this injustice. These homes offer more than shelter—they provide security and dignity for your families," the president said.

The president concluded the event by formally unveiling the CBK Police Housing Complex and pledging continued investment in the welfare of Kenya’s security services.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke