President William Ruto officially opened the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Police Housing Complex in Nairobi’s Industrial Area on Tuesday, hailing it as a watershed moment in improving the welfare of the country’s security personnel.
The modern facility, which includes 210 fully furnished apartments (200 two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom units), was designed to provide dignified living conditions for CBK police officers.
The housing project is the result of a unique Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the CBK and the National Police Service. According to the agreement, CBK leased 4.1 acres of land from the police service for a 60-year period to build the complex.
In exchange, the CBK funded the establishment of the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong, Kajiado County, which President Ruto opened in December 2022.
The President praised this model of collaboration, saying, “These initiatives demonstrate the power of strategic partnerships across government institutions in delivering long-term value.”
The complex was designed with sustainability in mind, and it includes solar energy systems, water treatment facilities, and more than 200 trees planted throughout.
The construction process prioritized the use of locally sourced materials such as natural stone, tiles, and furniture made by Kenyan artisans.
According to, the project created over 500 daily jobs during construction and employed more than 1,000 Kenyans over the course of two years.
During the event, President Ruto announced a major policy shift aimed at improving housing for Kenya’s security services. He stated that 20% of all housing units under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) will be reserved for members of the disciplined forces, including the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, and the National Youth Service.
These officers will also benefit from favorable financing options, with interest rates as low as 3%, to enable them to own homes.
The President also outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to address housing shortages among the disciplined forces. Currently, 2,300 housing units are under construction for police and prison officers across 15 counties, while procurement is underway for an additional 17,000 police housing units.
For the KDF, 3,000 units are already being built, with another 10,000 set to break ground this June and an additional 10,000 in the pipeline. The Kenya Prisons Service is expected to receive 10,000 new units in the next financial year.
Acknowledging the challenges that security officers have faced, particularly in accessing quality housing, President Ruto expressed his administration’s determination to reverse the trend. “Decent housing was once a distant dream for our officers, but we are steadily righting this injustice,” he said. “These homes offer more than shelter — they provide security and dignity for your families.”
Concluding the ceremony, President Ruto officially opened the CBK Police Housing Complex and reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the welfare of Kenya’s security personnel through improved living standards and targeted investments.
