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State unveils Sh5 trillion infrastructure plan, JKIA upgrade and new airport to start in January 2026
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2025

The project is expected to boost air transport capacity, support industrial growth and anchor complementary investments in rail and energy infrastruct...

Government clears Sh123 billion road arrears, reviving 875 stalled projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 16, 2025

The Cabinet noted that these payments have accelerated the pace of ongoing projects since April 2025, giving a significant boost to construction activ...

Ruto pushes ahead with Sh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund amid oversight fears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2025

While President William Ruto has described the fund as a critical step toward transforming Kenya into a first-world economy, critics warn that concent...

JKIA–ABC road corridor to get new look as Ruto revives city roadworks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2025

Beyond Mombasa Road, the government is working on 60 kilometres of roads across the city, including Valley Road, Ngong Road, Haile Selassie Avenue, Ma...

Treasury: Kenya can no longer rely on taxes or borrowing for big infrastructure projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2025

Mbadi said shifting commercially viable projects to specialised entities is now necessary to reduce pressure on public finances.

Government, miners form joint committees to curb exploitation, protect communities
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 02, 2025

Communities were urged to cooperate with licensed firms, but were assured they would not be moved from their land without proper payment.

Kwale County selected for UN-led gender-responsive blue economy programme
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 01, 2025

UN Women will partner with Hand in Hand East Africa to deliver activities in Tsunza, Ukunda and Shimoni, ensuring gender considerations are embedded t...

MPs fault State officers over mismanaged road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

They also recommends that the National Treasury, Inspectorate of State Corporations, and the Office of the Auditor General carry out annual training f...

We inherited Sh118 billion in pending bills, Nairobi Governor Sakaja tells Senate
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Sakaja tells Senate how Nairobi is tackling massive inherited debt while hitting record revenue and fast-tracking development projects across...

Kenya moves to end power shortages and lower electricity costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The announcement comes after President William Ruto acknowledged that Kenya’s current power generation is not enough to meet rising demand. He explain...

Aid cuts to force Kenya, other African governments to rethink development in 2026
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

Donor spending by the 17 largest Western nations could fall more than 25 per cent compared with 2024.

Kenya’s development agenda gets lift with UBA’s Sh19.4 billion infrastructure investment
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 12, 2025

With a Sh19.4 billion pledge, UBA aims to modernise Kenya’s transport, energy, and infrastructure sectors while fostering regional trade and supportin...

Cabinet backs data-driven plan to tame infrastructure overpricing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Cabinet noted that the adoption of the new pricing database will standardise cost data, making it easier to monitor projects, plan budgets, and mainta...

Cabinet unveils new pricing framework to curb infrastructure costs
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 11, 2025

The Cabinet approved the dualling of the 23.5km Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road, expanding the existing two-lane highway into a dual carriageway complet...

MPs demand answers over delayed sports academies project, summon officials
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Committee Vice Chairperson Githua Wamacukuru proposed that the Sports Ministry Principal Secretary, Elijah Mwangi, be summoned to explain the reasons...

CS Chirchir grilled over Sh10.52 billion fuel levy funds delay, new securitisation plan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Chirchir confirmed that the Cabinet had approved the additional securitisation to supplement exchequer allocations, noting that the government current...

Government clears Sh93 billion in road bills after borrowing Sh104 billion from banks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Proceeds from the bond will be serviced using part of the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund, which collects Sh7 per litre of petrol or diesel sold. The levy...

Senators question growing KDF role in civilian infrastructure projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

While some argue the military’s involvement ensures speed and discipline, the legislators insist civilian contractors should be prioritised to safegua...

MPs halt Sh2 billion Greenpark underpass over poor design, inaccessible features
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

The MPs further questioned the small size of spaces allocated for the 39 shops in the 176-metre-long underpass, terming the overall design substandard...

Ethiopia leads African Union’s drive for continental railway connectivity
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

Regional economic groups, including ECOWAS, IGAD, and SADC, are also playing a crucial role in advancing Africa’s railway connectivity.

MPs demand immediate release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds ahead of its closure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

The legislators expressed concern that without prompt disbursement, constituencies may not access the full allocation for the current financial year b...

Kenya to launch National Infrastructure Fund to cut reliance on external borrowing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

According to President William Ruto, the initiative will help the government tackle funding gaps that have stalled critical development projects.

MPs race to save NG-CDF as Treasury scrambles to meet June 2026 deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

With the June 2026 deadline looming, MPs are under pressure to ensure that constituency projects, bursaries, and vital development programmes are not...

Marsabit pastoralists demand consent in land projects, reject deals in the dark
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 24, 2025

Residents voiced anger over historical land grabs and unfulfilled promises tied to wind farms, carbon credit schemes, and mineral exploitation.

Nairobi tops counties' travel spending, development projects left behind – CoB report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

In her report, Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o warned that such spending is excessive, unnecessary, and diverts resources from essential infra...

Parliament orders Ministry of Roads to advertise projects only when funds are available
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

During a session on Tuesday, the National Assembly Committee on Implementation criticised the ministry for awarding contracts without securing adequat...

Controller of Budget report flags widespread delays in government projects, weak target monitoring
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 04, 2025

The State Department for Basic Education’s countrywide initiative to construct junior secondary classrooms and integrated resource centres has also se...

EACC asked to investigate Nakuru Governor Kihika over Sh7.8 billion stalled projects, Sh1 million incomplete toilet
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

The governor further came under scrutiny for authorising the hiring of private law firms without approval from the county attorney.

MPs question Moi University over Sh7 million gate and stalled multi-million projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2025

The Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education criticised the university’s management for launching multiple projects without completing...

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