Kenya has presented 13 priority infrastructure projects to global investors at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference (GICC) 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, seeking long-term financing and broader participation.

• The portfolio includes major transport, energy, water, irrigation, and technology development projects slated for market engagement in FY2026/27.
• Key projects include the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba Road, Konza cloud expansion, Digital Media City, Kibuka Falls Hydropower and Irrigation Dam, and the Dongo Kundu Power Plant.
• Director General of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Directorate, Kefa Seda, is leading the delegation, highlighting Kenya's commitment to mobilizing capital through PPPs and the forthcoming National Infrastructure Fund.

The Australia East Africa Chamber of Commerce has been launched in Nairobi to bolster trade, investment, and partnerships between Australia and the East African region.

• The chamber aims to accelerate cross-border trade by connecting businesses and advocating for its members.
• Key figures involved include Australian High Commissioner to Kenya Andrew Barnes and Austrade CEO Dr. Paul Grimes.
• Established with a regional approach after initially considering a Uganda-focused chamber, it aims for two-way trade and exchange.

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced that Mombasa and Lamu Ports are expecting a significant influx of vessels in the next two weeks. A total of 51 ships are scheduled to dock between September 15 and September 30, 2026.

• 51 vessels are anticipated to arrive, carrying cargo including fuel, containers, fertilizer, wheat, and vehicles.
• The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is the organization making the announcement.
• The Port of Mombasa will receive the majority with 42 vessels, while Lamu Port is scheduled for 9 vessels.

Kenya is actively seeking new investors for the expansion of the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, shifting its focus to South Korean financiers after U.S. firm Everstrong Capital exited its planned expressway project.

• Kenya is presenting 13 priority projects for funding in the 2026/2027 financial year.
• The Director General of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Directorate, Kefa Seda, presented these opportunities at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference (GICC) 2026 in Seoul, South Korea.
• The government has revised its strategy to expand the existing highway from two to four lanes rather than building a new expressway.

Kenya has secured a multi-billion-shilling grant from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to fund preparations for the Mau Summit-Malaba Highway, a crucial section of the Northern Corridor.

• The grant will support project preparation for the Mau Summit-Malaba Road Development Project.
• Key players include the National Treasury, the State Department for Roads, and the AIIB.
• This funding follows President William Ruto's announcement of Ksh300 million from an Asian fund for an advanced feasibility study.