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Sovereign Wealth Fund

Also known as: SWF

Fund established under Kenya's Sovereign Wealth Fund Act to invest natural resource proceeds for economic growth and future prosperity.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    He identified the National Infrastructure Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund as potential mechanisms for mobilising resources and financing Kenya’s next phase of development.

    Kindiki Warns Policy Disruptions Could Derail Kenya’s Development
  3. The Standard

    ing Public-Private Partnerships, infrastructure bonds, green bonds, blended finance and climate finance to accelerate delivery of strategic infrastructure while reducing pressure on public finances.He highlighted the proposed National Infrastructure Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund

    State urges engineers to take a bigger role in economic planning
  4. Citizen Digital

    Seda highlighted the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and the Sovereign Wealth Fund as key reforms aimed at mobilising private capital and strengthening the country's capacity to finance commercially viable infrastructure projects.

    Gov’t urges engineers to share expertise in economic planning and public investment
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    President Ruto said he was impressed by the many issues the report raises on the strategic direction the country has already begun pursuing, including the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and the Sovereign Wealth Fund.

    President Ruto to deliver special National Address at 7pm
  7. The Standard

    At the same time, Ruto also highlighted the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and the Sovereign Wealth Fund, saying the two institutions would help finance strategic investments while safeguarding the country's wealth for future generations.According to Ruto, Keny

    Ruto calls for national dialogue to shape Kenya's vision
  8. Capital News

    He announced that both the National Infrastructure Fund and the Sovereign Wealth Fund had now been established in law and described them as critical institutions for financing Kenya’s future development.

    Ruto abandons means-tested model, proposes universal university funding
  9. The Standard

    The debut of private capital pooling investments such as the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) and the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) have made the super-rich shy away from real estate, a new report shows.

    Paper vs property: Why the high net-worth are abandoning real estate
  10. The Standard

    Joseph Catholic Church in Narok Town, Tuya said the reforms being undertaken by the government, including changes in the health sector, establishment of the Sovereign Wealth Fund and the Infrastructure Fund, are part of difficult choices that previous administrations had avoided.

    Defence CS Tuya condemns tribal politics
  11. Citizen Digital

    Do not be deceived, this is the best possible opportunity for us to ascend to the Presidency." Both the President and his Deputy also touted the National Infrastructure Fund and the Sovereign Wealth Fund as game-changers in carrying out development projects across the country.

    Ruto courts Kalonzo, says he will give Ukambani its 'rightful share'
  12. Capital News

    KISUMU, Kenya Jul 11 – Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to embrace the newly established Sovereign Wealth Fund, describing it as a critical instrument for protecting the country’s natural resource wealth and securing prosperity for future generati

    PS Omollo Calls on Kenyans to Support Sovereign Wealth Fund as Tool for Future Prosperity
Politics

Kindiki urges Kenya to shield development from policy shifts

The News

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that frequent changes to government policies could undermine Kenya's development, urging the country to shield long-term programmes from political interference and focus on building a sustainable national agenda. He cited economic stabilisation under President William Ruto's administration, including inflation below six per cent, $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment last year, and a reduction in the Central Bank lending rate to commercial banks from 13.5 per cent to 8.75 per cent.

12 August 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kindiki urges Kenya to shield development from policy shifts

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that frequent changes to government policies could undermine Kenya's development, urging the country to shield long-term programmes from political interference and focus on building a sustainable national agenda. He cited economic stabilisation under President William Ruto's administration, including inflation below six per cent, $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment last year, and a reduction in the Central Bank lending rate to commercial banks from 13.5 per cent to 8.75 per cent.

    12 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Government calls engineers to lead Kenya's economic planning role

    The Government has called for engineers to take a central role in Kenya's economic planning, saying the profession is key to meeting the country's ambitions for sustainable development, climate resilience and quality infrastructure. Speaking at a conference at Kenyatta University, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said engineers must move beyond project implementation to become key partners in economic planning, infrastructure financing and policy formulation.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Government calls engineers to advise economic planning and infrastructure

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has urged engineers to take a more strategic role in Kenya's economic planning and public investment, saying engineering expertise is essential for delivering sustainable infrastructure and long-term economic growth. Speaking at the Second African Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation conference at Kenyatta University, Mbadi said economic planning and engineering are inseparable, with every national development plan eventually becoming an engineering project.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Ruto to deliver special national address Thursday evening

    President William Ruto will address the nation on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. from State House, Nairobi. The address will focus on charting the way forward for the nation's development and an ambitious vision, following receipt of a report on developing a new national vision to succeed Vision 2030.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto invites national dialogue to chart Kenya's next development agenda

    President William Ruto has invited Kenyans to participate in a national conversation to shape Kenya's long-term development vision, to be formally launched on August 12. He acknowledged that Kenya is off course to achieve Vision 2030's target of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030, and called for the dialogue to move beyond partisan politics and electoral cycles to unite around a shared national destiny.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Ruto announces universal government funding for university students

    President William Ruto has announced plans to introduce universal government funding for all students admitted to universities and colleges, abandoning the controversial means-tested model. The government has submitted amendments to Parliament to anchor the new framework in law, with Ruto urging lawmakers to fast-track the legislation before universities reopen in September.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Kenya's wealthy shift investments from real estate to securities

    Kenya's dollar millionaires are moving away from real estate towards private capital pooling investments such as the National Infrastructure Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund, along with other debt instruments, seeking liquidity and higher returns, according to a new report.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Defence CS Tuya defends Ruto's economic reforms, condemns tribal politics

    Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya defended President William Ruto's administration at a church fundraiser in Narok, arguing that the government's tough reforms—including health sector changes, the Sovereign Wealth Fund, and Infrastructure Fund—are necessary for economic transformation and poverty reduction. She said development requires difficult decisions that Kenyans should support, and criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly encouraging communities to reject development initiatives for political reasons.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. Ruto appeals to Kalonzo over Ukambani representation in government

    President William Ruto extended an olive branch to Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka while speaking at a church service in Kitui County, pledging to give Ukambani its "rightful share" and emphasising the broad-based government formed after the 2024 Gen Z-led protests as a path to national unity and prosperity.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 11 July

  1. Interior PS urges Kenyans to back newly established Sovereign Wealth Fund

    Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to embrace the newly established Sovereign Wealth Fund, describing it as a critical instrument for protecting the country's natural resource wealth and securing prosperity for future generations. He noted that the fund, following President William Ruto's assent to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, will ensure that proceeds from natural resources are invested strategically to support economic growth and improve livelihoods.

    11 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. PS Omollo urges unity, warns against divisive politics before 2027

    Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo addressed a church service in Siaya County, emphasising that leadership should be measured by integrity and service delivery rather than political confrontation, and cautioning against divisive politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. He highlighted the government's administrative reforms, noting that more than 1,800 administrative units, including 74 sub-counties, have been operationalised.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kenya plans August Africa Capital Week to attract NASDAQ

    Kenya is rallying African support to host the world's second-largest stock market in Nairobi, with government officials unveiling plans for the inaugural Africa Capital Week from August 31 to September 4 as part of President William Ruto's push for a reformed global financial architecture and efforts to enable NASDAQ to enter the continent.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ruto pitches Kenya as investment destination to Norwegian entrepreneurs

    President Ruto told Norwegian business leaders at a forum in Oslo that Kenya offers a young workforce, strategic continental location, and clean energy systems, while highlighting Norway's expertise in clean energy, maritime technology, and sustainable fisheries as complementary strengths for partnership.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Ruto urges African firms to prioritise intra-Africa trade

    President William Ruto has challenged African businesses to focus on trading within Africa rather than overseas, stating the continent is becoming a major frontier for trade and investment. Addressing a Kenya-South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ruto said the two nations must lead in building integrated value chains under the African Continental Free Trade Area, noting bilateral trade between Kenya and South Africa reached about $680 million in 2025.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Controller of Budget seeks tighter oversight of Sovereign Wealth Fund

    The Controller of Budget and Office of the Auditor General have called for stronger safeguards for the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund to protect the integrity of its management.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard

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