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July 9, 2026
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County assemblies to vet PPP deals under proposed law

County assemblies to vet PPP deals under proposed law

The proposal is contained in Clause 65 of the Public Private Partnerships (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which, if passed, would require county governments to obtain approval from their respective county assemblies before entering into a PPP project agreement...

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County assemblies in Kenya could soon gain the power to vet Public-Private Partnership (PPP) deals before they are signed, as proposed in amendments to the Public Private Partnerships (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

  • The proposed amendment requires county governments to secure approval from their county assemblies for all PPP project agreements.
  • This change is driven by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, aiming to boost transparency and accountability in county infrastructure projects.
  • The bill also outlines conditions under which the government can directly procure PPP projects without competitive tendering, requiring detailed justification and approval from the Treasury CS.

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