Public Private Partnerships Kenya

Kenya Private Sector-Focused PPP Symposium 2026: The PPP Directorate showcases Kenya’s KES 1.1 Trillion Investment Portfolio

At the Kenya Private Sector-Focused PPP Symposium 2026, the PPP Director General, Eng. Kefa Seda, presented an update on Kenya’s growing PPP pipeline and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to creating a transparent, bankable and investor-friendly PPP ecosystem.

With 51 active projects valued at over KES 1.1 trillion across eight key sectors including roads and transport, agriculture, energy and power, housing, health, water and sanitation, urban development, and telecommunications - Kenya’s PPP programme continues to gain momentum. This growth is driven by stronger project preparation, enhanced investor protections under the PPP Act 2021, and deliberate efforts to de-risk projects and accelerate financial close.

His message to investors was clear: "Kenya is not asking investors to take a chance on the country; it is offering a structured, government-backed pipeline with a proven track record of delivery. The time to partner is now".
State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management Eng. Kefa Seda

The Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management, Mr. Cyrell Wagunda, today paid a courtesy call on the PPP Directorate to receive updates on PPP matters. He also discussed preparations for upcoming meetings with the Head of Public Service (HOPS).

At the Mombasa Regional Highway Investors Conference, the PPP Director General, Eng. Kefa Seda, shared insights on mobilizing private capital to transform Kenya’s highway infrastructure. Here are his thoughts:

Public Investments State Department Updates Parliament on PPP Reforms and Key Infrastructure Projects

The Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management, Mr. Cyrell Wagunda, today appeared before the Debt and Privatization Committee of the National Assembly to provide an update on ongoing reforms in public investments and the status of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects.

During the session, the PS highlighted several major PPP projects currently under operation and maintenance. These include the Nairobi Expressway, a 27-kilometre dual carriageway linking Mlolongo to James Gichuru Junction, as well as the road annuity projects across counties such as Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Laikipia, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Busia. Also in operation are key energy and agriculture initiatives, including the 35MW Sosian Menengai Geothermal Power Plantand the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project.

He further briefed the Committee on projects under construction, including the KDF Residential Accommodation Project, which will deliver 3,069 housing units for the military personnel, as well as geothermal developments such as the Quantum Menengai and the Orpower 22 Menengai Geothermal Power Plants. The government is also advancing the 175-kilometre Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit four-lane dual carriageway under the PPP framework.

PS Wagunda also revealed that a number of PPP projects are currently at the concept and feasibility stages, undergoing the necessary structuring to enhance their attractiveness to private sector investors. To accelerate their progress, he noted, the PPP Directorate has launched a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) to fast-track the identification and prioritization of viable projects in collaboration with contracting authorities.

“Under this initiative, selected projects will undergo detailed feasibility studies to determine their commercial viability before being taken to market”, he added.

The PPP Director General, Eng. Kefa Seda, clarified to the Committee that all PPP projects undergo rigorous value-for-money assessments as part of business case development. These evaluations compare lifecycle costs - including construction, operation, and maintenance - with traditional public financing models, while also assessing efficiency gains such as timely delivery and adherence to budgets.

“Projects that demonstrate clear financial and operational advantages under the PPP model are then approved to proceed to market, ensuring optimal use of public resources while leveraging private sector expertise”, he said.

The Public Debt and Privatization Committee oversees government borrowing, public debt management, and privatization of state assets, ensuring transparency, sustainability, and value for money. The Committee is chaired by Hon. Abdi Shurie.

Kenya Eyes Nuclear Energy to Power Future Growth Under the PPP Framework

Kenya is accelerating plans to introduce nuclear energy into its power mix as electricity demand continues to rise, the PPP Director General, Eng. Kefa Seda, has said.

Speaking on “Financing Nuclear Energy Within Kenya's Energy Demand Trajectory and PPP Framework” at the ongoing International Conference on Nuclear Energy in Nairobi, Eng. Seda observed that the country already stands out as a global leader in clean energy, with over 80% of electricity generated from renewable sources.

“Geothermal leads at about 45%, followed by hydro at 25%, with wind and solar steadily expanding,” he noted.

He, however, explained that with electricity demand growing at an estimated 5-7% annually - driven by industrial expansion, urbanization, and digital growth, Kenya is seeking additional baseload power that is stable, predictable, and scalable.

Nuclear energy, he said, offers a dependable solution to complement Kenya’s renewable base and ensure long-term energy security.

He observed that while Kenya’s current energy mix is both robust and sustainable, it faces structural challenges. "Hydropower remains vulnerable to climate variability, wind and solar depend on weather conditions, and geothermal expansion is limited by high capital costs and geographical constraints", he explained.

To address this, he said, the Government is pursuing a phased nuclear power programme aligned with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, which prioritizes reliable and affordable energy as a driver of economic growth and improved livelihoods.

He said nuclear projects require significant capital - typically between USD 5 billion and USD 10 billion per reactor - alongside complex technical and regulatory frameworks, making them viable candidates for PPP financing.

He revealed that Kenya is exploring nuclear energy financing through Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) by leveraging blended funding models that combine public resources, private investment, climate finance, and support from Development Finance Institutions and Export Credit Agencies.

However, as the country advances its nuclear ambitions Eng. Seda emphasized that collaboration between the Government, investors and development partners will be key to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.

“The pace of our economic progress will depend on the availability and cost of energy”, Eng. Seda observed. “With nuclear power, we have an opportunity to secure long-term energy stability if we get it right,” he added.