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Kenya Infrastructure Fund and Road Expansion

Overview

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the establishment of a National Infrastructure Fund aimed at raising Kenya Shiling1.5 trillion (approximately US$11 billion) to finance the construction of 10,000 kilometers of new tarmac roads across Kenya. The initiative is a cornerstone of Kenya’s infrastructure modernization strategy, designed to strengthen the national road network, enhance rural access, and boost economic productivity.

Funding will be mobilized through a mix of national budget allocations, privatization of state-owned assets, capital markets, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) marking a significant policy shift toward private-sector-driven infrastructure development. President Ruto emphasized that the expanded road network will help open rural areas, facilitate agricultural trade, and drive inclusive economic growth by reducing transport costs and improving logistics efficiency nationwide.

Opportunities for U.S. Industry

The establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund offers substantial opportunities for U.S. companies in Kenya’s infrastructure and transportation sectors. With the Kenyan government signaling its commitment to attracting private investment, U.S. firms specializing in construction, engineering, project finance, and infrastructure technology can play a leading role in upcoming tenders and partnership initiatives.

Specific areas of opportunity include:

  • Road Construction & Engineering: Design, construction, and supervision of new tarmac road projects across key national and regional corridors.
  • Project Financing & PPPs: Participation in public-private partnerships, infrastructure bonds, and capital-market-based financing mechanisms.
  • Infrastructure Technology: Deployment of advanced U.S. Road construction technologies, traffic management systems, and sustainable materials.
  • Consultancy & Capacity Building: Advisory and technical consultancy services focused on project design, financing, and operations, with opportunities for skills transfer to     local stakeholders.
  • Investment & Privatization: Engagement in asset privatization and capital-market opportunities linked to infrastructure development.

This initiative reflects Kenya’s broader strategy to engage global private partners in national development and presents a strategic opening for American firms to expand their footprint in East Africa.

U.S. companies should monitor tender calls and partnership opportunities in the coming months on the Kenya Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP) at https://www.tenders.go.ke or contact Senior Commercial Specialist Mary Masyuko at the U.S. Commercial Service by email Mary.Masyuko@trade.gov