Kenyan Government Acts on Infrastructure Funding, Tax Policy, and Construction Safety - December 2025
President William Ruto is urging Members of Parliament to pass the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, which he says will unlock Sh5 trillion for national development. In a separate move, the National Treasury of Kenya has invited public participation for tax policy proposals for the 2026/27 financial year budget. Additionally, the National Construction Authority (NCA) has halted construction at a residential development on Peponi Road in Westlands, Nairobi, following a structural failure on Monday, December 15. On the topic of procurement, a UNICEF-Giga report noted that Kenya's decision to open up the process for school internet connectivity has drastically reduced broadband costs.
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Ruto pushes MPs to pass Sh5tn National Infrastructure Fund
President William Ruto is urging Members of Parliament to pass the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, which he says will unlock Sh5 trillion for national development, especially in marginalized regions.
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