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December 16, 2025
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Atwoli Reveals Why Ksh 5 Trillion National Infrastructure Fund Should Be Implemented

Atwoli Reveals Why Ksh 5 Trillion National Infrastructure Fund Should Be Implemented

Atwoli says that many of the accidents are preventable with proper road infrastructure, which according to him is a key investment that the president is making...

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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged Kenyans to support President William Ruto's proposed Ksh 5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund, stating it is crucial to prevent road accidents and address infrastructure deficiencies.

  • The National Infrastructure Fund, approved by the Cabinet, aims to accelerate economic growth and fund major projects, including the dualling of the Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road and a 60-kilometre expressway from Nairobi City to Thika.
  • Atwoli criticized "primitive individuals" opposing the fund and planning to challenge it in court.
  • The fund faces opposition from Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, who demands accountability for Ksh 4 trillion previously borrowed.
  • The National Infrastructure Fund bill is currently awaiting parliamentary debate and approval.

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Cabinet Approves KSh5 Trillion National Infrastructure Fund Amid Constitutional Debate - December 2025

The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a KSh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund, which aims to accelerate economic growth by using creative financing methods beyond traditional taxation. COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli urged Kenyans to support the proposed fund, stating it is crucial for addressing infrastructure deficiencies and preventing road accidents. However, the proposal is facing a challenge over its plan to be registered as a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Critics argue that this structure would be a direct violation of Kenya's 2010 Constitution.

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