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December 24, 2025
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Securitisation: The financial tool powering Kenya's roads, and Its risks

Securitisation: The financial tool powering Kenya's roads, and Its risks

Blamed for the 2008 financial crisis in the US, Kenya's new funding model raises questions about oversight and future revenues...

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenyan government is increasingly relying on securitisation as a financial tool to fund infrastructure projects like roads, despite public misunderstanding of the concept. President William Ruto frequently champions this method as crucial for the country's economic future.

  • Securitisation is a complex financial mechanism that Kenyans struggle to comprehend fully.
  • President William Ruto is a key proponent, consistently mentioning securitisation when discussing Kenya's economic future.
  • The financing method is currently powering projects such as the Dongo Kundu by-pass.

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