Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pressed for rapid parliamentary approval of the proposed Infrastructure Fund, arguing it is essential for financing a new wave of large-scale public works aimed at accelerating Kenya’s transition to a higher-income economy.
Speaking during President William Ruto’s development tour of Machakos County on Friday, Prof Kindiki said the Fund would underpin the construction of an additional 10,000km of tarmacked roads, 10,000 megawatts of electricity generation capacity and 50 mega dams—investments he said would “lift Kenya’s socio-economic status” and improve living standards across the country.
“We must put in place the Infrastructure Fund to enable us to meet these demands,” he said. “It will help us construct an additional 10,000km of roads, 10,000MW of electricity, 50 mega dams to irrigate our lands, produce more food and deliver other critical projects.”
Kindiki called on MPs to adopt the Bill once tabled, describing the mechanism as central to the administration’s ambition of propelling Kenya “from third to first world”. He emphasised that the government intends to disperse development equitably regardless of political loyalties, regional identity or religious background. “Every part of Kenya deserves roads, electricity, markets, water and other development activities,” he said.
President Ruto, on the third day of his tour of the Ukambani region—which has included stops in Machakos, Makueni and Kitui—said his administration would expedite ongoing works and ensure the region does not “lag behind again in development.” He noted that Machakos alone has received Sh24bn worth of projects, including roads, electrification, 15 modern markets and hostels. Launching the construction of the Kangundo–Mwala Road, the President pledged further investment to match progress in other regions.
