Kenya plans to significantly increase its reliance on public-private partnerships (PPPs) to address a substantial infrastructure funding deficit. This strategic shift aims to draw on private sector capital and expertise for large-scale projects, freeing public funds for essential social services.

• Kenya requires an estimated 560 billion shillings (about $4.33 billion USD) annually for infrastructure, with only $1.73 billion USD currently available.
• The announcement was made by John Mbadi, cabinet secretary for the national treasury and economic planning, during a PPP symposium in Nairobi.
• Kenya has developed a "robust legal and regulatory framework" and a "strong pipeline of active PPP projects" to facilitate private sector involvement in infrastructure development.