Kenya is pursuing new financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to fund significant infrastructure upgrades, including a major expressway and expansion at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

• The proposed Mau Summit-Malaba expressway is a 243-kilometre project.
• Key figures include Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and AIIB President Zou Jiayi.
• Discussions also covered extending the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and a potential Ksh64 billion Panda Bond.

Kenya is on the brink of receiving a significant Ksh51 billion emergency loan from the World Bank within six weeks. This financing aims to mitigate the impacts of the Ebola outbreak, El Niño, and high fuel prices.

• The emergency funds, accessed through the World Bank's Rapid Response Option, are expected to be disbursed to support Kenya's preparedness against regional health risks and agricultural/environmental challenges.
• Key organizations involved include the World Bank and the Kenyan government, with the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority and Kenya Red Cross issuing warnings about impending heavy rains.
• The loan is contingent on the finalization of a Contingency Emergency Response Project, with the World Bank Board having already approved initial stages.

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a partial closure of Mombasa Road at the Cabanas-Eastern Bypass off-ramp to facilitate construction of a box drain. The closure is expected to cause traffic disruptions for motorists heading towards Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

• The affected section will be closed from September 17, 2026, to October 22, 2026.
• The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is undertaking the construction.
• Motorists from the Eastern Bypass towards JKIA will be directed to a diversion lane, with traffic marshals deployed for guidance.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki lauded the National Infrastructure Fund as a solution to Kenya's road financing challenges and pledged major road projects in Mt. Kenya East.

• The National Infrastructure Fund aims to mobilize large sums for major road construction, ending the practice of building short road segments.
• Key projects include a future dual-carriageway from Makutano through Mwea, Embu, Chuka, Meru, and Maua.
• Prof. Kindiki also challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to present his development record before criticizing the current administration.