President William Ruto has announced that the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will be the first infrastructure project financed under the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF). The NIF is designed to mobilize over Ksh5 trillion over the next decade for large-scale development projects.

• The NIF Bill was signed into law on Monday, March 9.
• Ksh20 billion from the proceeds of the Kenya Pipeline Company sale will serve as seed money for JKIA's expansion.
• The fund will be overseen by a seven-member Board of Directors, chaired by an independent director, with the Treasury Cabinet Secretary also on the board.

The Port of Mombasa has launched a new trade route directly connecting East Africa to India, aiming to boost cargo movement and economic ties.

• The route is operated by Akkon Line under its East Africa Service (EAS) and will run on a bi-weekly schedule.
• The inaugural voyage was recognized in a ceremony attended by Captain William Rutto, who highlighted the port's commitment to world-class services.
• This new service reinforces Mombasa's role as a regional logistics hub and is expected to increase trade volumes with key South Asian markets.

President William Ruto has officially signed the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Bill into law, establishing a new entity aimed at significantly boosting infrastructure development in Kenya.

• The National Infrastructure Fund aims to mobilize over Ksh 5 trillion within 10 years.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
• This law marks a shift from a debt-driven to an investment-led financing model for infrastructure projects.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the rehabilitation of the Ngethu Water Treatment Plant as the inaugural project under the Ksh80 billion Ruto-Nairobi Partnership. This initiative aims to address critical water supply issues affecting the city.

• The Ngethu Water Treatment Plant provides 85% of Nairobi's potable water.
• Key stakeholders include Governor Sakaja Johnson and the National Government.
• Recent heavy rains disrupted water supply to at least 15 estates due to debris and damaged distribution lines.