The partnership seeks to bridge the widening technical skills gap in the country.
The guidelines require new buildings to be fitted before use.
The project is expected to cost Sh210 billion.
The taxman has so far enlisted a total of 52,000 landlords against a target of 100,000.
The marketplace is dominated by quacks looking to make quick money doing shoddy work.
State asked to come up with incentives that will motivate builders to shift focus to affordable homes.
Kenya's construction industry will grow by 8.7 per cent this year and remain steady up until 2026.
New deal is expected to kick-start the project that has delayed for three years.
The labour crunch has forced some developers to turn to uncertified artisans thereby compromising standards.
Initiative seeks to equip local craftsmen with skills to match the needs of the market.