The financing of road construction and maintenance in Kenya has historically relied heavily on the annual budget allocated by the National Treasury and proceeds collected from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund. However, this traditional reliance has often resulted in significant challenges, including budgetary constraints, high unit costs, and slow project completion, leaving a substantial infrastructure […]

The Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway is now firmly in its execution phase, with construction activity advancing across the corridor under a structured and closely governed framework. The work underway reflects disciplined coordination among national institutions, technical teams, and regulatory bodies, each operating within defined mandates to sustain delivery momentum and uphold the integrity of the PPP […]

PRESS STATEMENT Date: 26th October 2025 Statement On The Implementation And Governance Of The Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway Project The Directorate of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) has noted the public interest in the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway and issues the following statement to provide context, clarity, and assurance on the structure, intent, and safeguards of the project. […]

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development bank established in January 2016, finances sustainable infrastructure to foster development across its member states. AIIB’s Mission is to finance infrastructure for tomorrow, with a clear thematic focus on (i) green infrastructure (ii) connectivity and regional cooperation (iii) technology enabled infrastructure and (iv) private capital mobilization. […]

As the nation grapples under the weight of grief for one who illustrated honour and love for it, Right Honourable Jakom, Baba Amolo Odinga, Tinga; a patriot whose passionate heartbeat for Kenya, fought against all odds until the nation stood tall, and worked tirelessly until justice was served has taken final bow. Your faith in […]

The National Treasury has noted with concern the inaccurate claims published by The Standard on September 22, 2025, and subsequently broadcast on KTN News of the same date. For transparency, The National Treasury wishes to provide the following clarifications. By way of context, on 30th January 2023, the National Irrigation Authority (Contracting Authority) submitted to […]

The PPP Directorate has taken note of public statements in regard to the traffic congestion recently experienced on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway during the National Youth Service Passing Out Day on 28th August 2025. However, the suggestion that traffic congestion is manipulated to justify PPP concessions is inaccurate and misleading. PPPs in Kenya are anchored in […]

The Public Private Partnership Directorate takes note of the story published on Page 8 of The People Daily titled “Ruto’s First Public Private Partnership sends Sony Sugar employees home”. The PPP Directorate clarifies that the leasing of Sony Sugar does not fall under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives. The piece is therefore erroneous as it […]

Kenya is on the move — and so is its infrastructure development agenda. The Public Private Partnerships Directorate (PPPD) has unveiled over 30 high-impact projects across health, housing, water, energy, and ICT — each designed to deliver strong returns for investors while addressing critical national priorities. From state-of-the-art medical training facilities in Eldoret and Kilifi, […]

Eng. Kefa Seda has officially assumed the position of Director General (DG) of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Directorate. This follows his appointment by the Public Service Commission as the new Director General on the backdrop of a successful interview by the Commission. Eng. Kefa’s appointment, which is effective from April 1, 2025, marks a significant […]