Kenya's Investment and Trade Cabinet Secretary, Lee Kinyanjui, has warned that prolonged litigation and bureaucratic procedures are harming investor confidence and slowing down industrial development in the country. He emphasized that these issues prolong the time needed to establish capital projects, making Kenya less competitive compared to its neighbors.

• Protracted legal battles and a lengthy public participation process contribute significantly to project delays, sometimes taking an additional five years.
• Kinyanjui urged Parliament to review the public participation law to create a more balanced environment for both citizens and investors.
• The government aims for the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mai Mahiu to be 40% operational by the end of 2026, projecting to create over 50,000 jobs.