Kenya, represented by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urged African nations at the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers to prioritize private sector funding for infrastructure. This strategic shift towards Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) aims to circumvent dwindling traditional debt options and bolster the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

• Over half of sub-Saharan African countries are at high risk of debt distress or already in crisis, according to the IMF.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki highlighted PPPs as essential for railways, roads, and digital networks, citing ongoing negotiations for Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension to Uganda and DR Congo.
• The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) was noted for potentially reducing $5 billion annually in transaction costs by enabling local currency settlements.