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April 1, 2026
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Ruto appoints Council to oversee National Infrastructure Fund

Ruto appoints Council to oversee National Infrastructure Fund

President Ruto appoints John Mbadi to chair Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund council, aiming to boost investment-led infrastructure and reduce debt reliance...

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President William Ruto has appointed a Governing Council to oversee the newly established National Infrastructure Fund, aiming to shift Kenya's development financing from debt to investment.

  • The fund aims to mobilize approximately Sh5 trillion ($38.5 billion) over the next decade.
  • Key members include Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi (Chair), Central Bank Governor Kamau Thugge, and Attorney-General Dorcas Agik Oduor, alongside other independent appointees.
  • The council's first task is to recruit the fund's board of directors and CEO to manage operations for strategic projects like highways, railways, and energy systems.

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