Kenya Steps Up Public-Private Partnerships to Boost Infrastructure
Kenya Steps Up Public-Private Partnerships to Boost Infrastructure
Kenya has intensified efforts to speed up infrastructure development through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The government is presenting a strong pipeline of projects to attract private capital, create jobs, and improve public services.
Speaking at the Kenya PPP Symposium in Nairobi, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary CPA Hon. John Mbadi said the country requires about Ksh. 560 billion each year to build and maintain infrastructure.
However, only Ksh. 224 billion is currently spent, leaving an annual gap of Ksh. 336 billion. He noted that PPPs not only provide funding but also bring private-sector efficiency, innovation, and better risk management.
High-Impact Projects Announced
During the symposium, the government unveiled several large-scale projects for competitive bidding:
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2,820 affordable housing units and 200 market-rate units in Athi River
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A 3,000-capacity tuition facility and 800-student accommodation at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret
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4,000-bed student hostels at the University of Nairobi
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A 2,000-bed hospital at Pwani Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kilifi
Kenya Steps Up Public-Private Partnerships to Boost Infrastructure
Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Asset Management, Mr. Cyrille Wagunda Odede, called for both large and small PPP projects to bring fast, impactful results, especially at the county level.
“Every project matters, big or small. Our partnerships must deliver value, uphold integrity, and change lives one project at a time,” he said.
Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, Dr. Kiptoo, reaffirmed that the PPP Committee will speed up bankable projects, improve coordination among agencies, and align investments with Vision 2030, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
PPP Directorate Director General Eng. Kefa Seda highlighted Kenya’s readiness, citing enabling legislation, political stability, skilled workers, and a strong domestic capital base.
He emphasized that well-structured PPPs can unlock opportunities, create jobs, and improve livelihoods.
The symposium brought together government leaders, private investors, and development partners to discuss mobilizing local and international capital for infrastructure.
The move aligns with the government’s broader goal of achieving sustainable economic growth, job creation, and inclusive service delivery.
