The Kenyan government is defending its new Sh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) amidst public and political scrutiny. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura stated the fund is crucial for long-term economic transformation and aims to finance projects without increasing public debt.

• The National Infrastructure Fund is valued at Sh5 trillion.
• Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura is the key government official defending the fund.
• The fund, approved on December 15, 2025, is structured as a limited liability company to mobilize domestic savings and attract private capital, including through potential privatization efforts like a partial sale of Safaricom shares.