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March 5, 2026
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National Assembly passes National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026

National Assembly passes National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026

The Bill will now be forwarded to President William Ruto for assent before it becomes law...

✨ Key Highlights

The National Assembly has passed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026, a piece of legislation aimed at accelerating key infrastructure development through private and alternative financing.

  • The Bill proposes the establishment of a National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) potentially as large as Sh5 trillion.
  • Key figures involved include Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and President William Ruto, who will assent to the bill.
  • The United Opposition expressed strong opposition, raising concerns about potential misuse of funds and lack of parliamentary oversight leading up to the 2027 General Election.

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