… The bold and ambitious KSh 5 trillion roadmap to be financed by the National Infrastructure Fund aims to transform Kenya into a first-world economy by developing strategic infrastructure, all of which is heavily reliant on cement and concrete products. …
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Fund established via Parliament's National Infrastructure Fund Act, targeting Sh5 trillion mobilisation over a decade for infrastructure projects including airports, roads, and digital connectivity.
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- May 2026
… that Kenya’s recurrent expenditure obligations, debt servicing requirements, county allocations, and statutory commitments continue to strain public finances, reinforcing the urgency of expanding infrastructure financing through PPPs and the proposed National Infrastructure Fund …
Government rolls out 51 PPP projects worth Sh1.7tn – Kefa Seda… said increasing recurrent expenditure obligations, debt servicing pressures, county allocations, and statutory commitments are continuing to strain public finances, reinforcing the need to expand infrastructure financing through PPPs and the proposed National Infrastructure Fund …
Kenya’s Public Private Partnership agenda gains momentum amid infrastructure financing pushAudio By VocalizeTwo months ago, Parliament enacted one of the most ambitious financial laws in Kenya’s recent history: the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Act. …
Ambitious NIF can transform our public finance and growth… He pledged to build some mega dams in the county, through the newly created National Infrastructure Fund projects, to support expansion of irrigation, and provision of water for domestic use and livestock. …
'No region will be left behind again,' President Ruto says during Laikipia tour… On water and irrigation, William Ruto pledged the construction of mega dams through the National Infrastructure Fund to support irrigation farming, livestock and domestic water supply. …
Ruto: Era of Marginalisation and Discrimination in Kenya is Over… Key policy decisions The groups also warn that key policy decisions tied to IMF-supported programmes—including fiscal reforms, debt management strategies and the operation of new financing mechanisms such as the National Infrastructure Fund—could be influenced by the report’s fin …
Civil groups demand release of IMF governance report in Kenya within 30 days… Chege lauded Ruto for his development programme that includes affordable houses, SHA, among others. “There are leaders in Kenya, but Ruto has touched the lives of the venerable persons in the community,” she said.Ms Wahome said the National Infrastructure Fund will fund the const …
I'm not scared of United Opposition, says Ruto… The groups also urged legislators to protect the independence of oversight institutions, such as the Controller of Budget and the Auditor General, from interference by the executive."The parliament should ensure that both the Sovereign Wealth Fund and National Infrastructure Fund …
Lobby groups seeks withdrawal of Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill- April 2026
… astructure Fund which will not only gives them a bigger stake and better returns but also enable them to play a crucial role in elevating Kenya’s roads, railways, airports and seaports among others. “We are inviting the private sector to invest in the National Infrastructure Fund …
Kindiki Calls on Investors to take Advantage ofInfrastructure Fund for Better Returns
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Tanzanian investor highlights bilateral ties through Kenyan cement acquisitions
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Amsons Group, a Tanzanian investor, describes recent acquisitions in Kenya's cement sector—including a 69% stake in East African Portland Cement and controlling stakes in Bamburi Cement—as part of broader bilateral economic cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania, citing a skilled Kenyan workforce and strong market demand for infrastructure.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Thursday 14 May
Tanzanian investor highlights bilateral ties through Kenyan cement acquisitions
Amsons Group, a Tanzanian investor, describes recent acquisitions in Kenya's cement sector—including a 69% stake in East African Portland Cement and controlling stakes in Bamburi Cement—as part of broader bilateral economic cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania, citing a skilled Kenyan workforce and strong market demand for infrastructure.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya rolls out 51 PPP infrastructure projects worth Sh1.7tn
Kenya's Public Private Partnership (PPP) portfolio has reached Sh1.7 trillion across 51 projects in infrastructure sectors including transport, energy, water, and digital connectivity. Ten projects are already under implementation while forty-one remain at various stages of the PPP project cycle, as the government seeks private sector participation to bridge infrastructure financing gaps.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's PPP agenda accelerates infrastructure financing amid pressure
Kenya is increasingly positioning Public Private Partnerships at the centre of its infrastructure financing strategy amid growing development demands and public finance pressure. The Kenya PPP Symposium 2026 convened government officials, institutional investors, banks, and private sector players to discuss infrastructure investment mobilisation and private capital participation.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Friday 8 May
National Infrastructure Fund could revolutionise Kenya's public project financing
Parliament recently enacted the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Act, targeting a minimum mobilisation of Sh5 trillion over the next decade by leveraging domestic capital and public-private partnerships instead of foreign commercial debt. If well managed, the fund could attract both local and international private investment and open partnerships with Sovereign Wealth Funds to accelerate infrastructure project completion.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 7 May
President Ruto pledges inclusive development during Laikipia county tour
During a development tour of Laikipia, President William Ruto said the government is implementing inclusive development programmes to ensure no community or region is left behind, committing that Laikipia County will not be marginalised any longer.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto pledges equitable development across Kenyan regions
President William Ruto declared that the era of discrimination and marginalisation in Kenya is over, committing to inclusive development programmes. During a tour of Laikipia County, he announced major investments including Sh15 billion for affordable housing and markets, and Sh4 billion for a Nanyuki–Doldol road project.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
Tuesday 5 May
Civil groups demand IMF governance report release within 30 days
Civil society groups led by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and Okoa Uchumi campaign have petitioned Parliament to compel the government to publicly release the International Monetary Fund Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report for Kenya within 30 days. The groups argue the report, which examines systemic governance weaknesses and corruption vulnerabilities, is of significant public interest as Kenyans face rising taxes and concerns over public debt management.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
Sunday 3 May
Ruto says he is not afraid of united opposition
President William Ruto declared he is not afraid of his opponents and will not engage in insults, saying his administration has initiated tangible development programmes. He challenged opponents to produce their development scorecards at election time and announced development allocations for Murang'a including Sh600 billion for affordable housing, Sh27 billion for 5,000 housing units and 25 modern markets, and programmes for milk coolers and coffee factory modernisation.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 1 May
Civil groups urge Parliament to halt Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill
Civil groups under the Okoa Uchumi Campaign are calling for Parliament to withdraw the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill 2026, citing insufficient public participation and lack of safeguards against political misuse. The groups argue the Bill should be preceded by a Sessional paper and require robust ring-fencing provisions and oversight protections before passage.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 28 April
Deputy President urges investors into infrastructure fund
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on local and global investors to invest in Kenya's newly formed Infrastructure Fund, which targets crowd-funding over 5 trillion shillings to modernize airports, roads, seaports, and railways over the next 20 years. The fund aims to crowd in 10 dollars of private investment for every one dollar of public investment.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto links Kenya power expansion to Microsoft data centre deal
President William Ruto has identified a need to increase Kenya's electricity generation capacity from 3,300 to 10,000 megawatts within 5 to 7 years to support industrialization, linking the urgency to Kenya's deals with Big Tech firms including a Ksh130 billion geothermal-powered data center agreement signed during his 2024 US visit with Microsoft, G42, and EcoCloud. Ruto also announced that airport construction to replace Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will begin in June at a cost of KSh180 billion, with funding from the National Infrastructure Fund and the private sector.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
Friday 24 April
National Infrastructure Fund should prioritize digital economy infrastructure
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund should focus on digital infrastructure as a foundational investment for the future, alongside climate resilience and early-warning systems, to bridge the digital gap and unlock fiscal space for other public goods.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →