President William Ruto announced that 20 percent of all residential units built under the National Affordable Housing Programme will be reserved specifically for teachers across Kenya. The arrangement stems from an agreement between the Affordable Housing Board, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). “In September 2025, the Affordable Housing Board signed an agreement with KNUT and KUPPET. Under that agreement, one in every five homes in affordable housing developments is reserved for you,” Ruto said. Speaking during World Teachers’ Day celebrations on Monday, October 5, 2026, the president explained that the government is partnering with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to streamline unit acquisitions. A direct salary check-off system will allow educators to make payments seamlessly. “The Affordable Housing Board is working with the TSC on a check-off system so that you can pay for your home directly through your salary,” Ruto said. “To own a home, all you need to do is apply for your preferred unit through Boma Yangu.” To support the initiative, authorities created a dedicated help team and partnered with teacher-led Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) to develop tailored financing plans aligned with teacher incomes. Broader Teacher Welfare Initiatives The housing commitment forms part...
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