Kenya Plans Dams and Sh175bn Roads Bond Amid Legal Challenge to Govt Agenda

The Kenyan government plans to construct six mega dams starting in 2026 to expand irrigation to two million acres of farmland, aiming to boost food security in arid and semi-arid lands. In a separate infrastructure financing move, Kenya is set to issue a Sh175 billion securitised roads bond in February. This bond aims to clear outstanding debts to contractors and repay commercial bank loans to resume stalled road works. Amidst these plans, the Katiba Institute has filed an application seeking to cite economist David Ndii and presidential advisor Harriet Chigai for contempt of court. The action stems from their alleged defiance of High Court orders issued on January 22, 2026, which barred the implementation and promotion of certain government economic and policy agenda aspects.