The recent floods have impacted various sectors of the economy, affecting everything from power lines to highways and residential buildings, making the situation increasingly dire and necessitating the urgent provision of reliable infrastructure. Against this backdrop, the timely introduction of the National Infrastructure Fund Act in 2026 holds promise for reversing this predicament. With the signing and entry into force of this act, President William Ruto has embarked on a wise and modern model of nation-building, aimed at creating the country that Kenyans aspire to, while avoiding excessive taxation or burdening the nation with new heavy debts. Government spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwala stated, "The act establishes a fund pool of KES 5 trillion to finance major infrastructure projects nationwide, without unduly burdening the national budget or excessively taxing citizens." He added that the fund will focus on commercially viable infrastructure projects that can generate revenue and ultimately become self-sustaining. The fund serves as a financial bridge, providing public seed capital on one hand, and attracting private investment on the other.
