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President Ruto unveiled a National Infrastructure Fund to end high debt and finance development. He promised the JKIA-Westlands highway completion by January and new expressways from Nairobi to Thika and Thika to Museum Hill. Separately, the governme...President Ruto unveiled a National Infrastructure Fund to end high debt and finance development. He promised the JKIA-Westlands highway completion by January and new expressways from Nairobi to Thika and Thika to Museum Hill. Separately, the government vowed to defend the 200 billion Kenyan Shillings Kenya-US health deal in court, challenging a ruling that halted its data-sharing, despite Senator Omtatah's data protection concerns. Prime CS Mudavadi criticized opponents. Additionally, the government will reclaim land along the Nairobi Rivers Corridor, targeting riparian reserves and wetlands from December 22.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
During the Jamhuri Day celebrations, President William Ruto announced that the Cabinet will consider a new National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) framework on Monday. This initiative aims to finance Kenya's development by mobilizing long-term investment and reducing reliance on debt and taxation, ending the practice of using privatization proceeds for recurrent budget deficits.
The Ministry of Health in Kenya has vowed to defend the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework in court after the High Court issued conservatory orders suspending its data-sharing component. The Ministry asserts the $1.6 billion (Sh208 billion) partnership fully respects Kenya's sovereignty and data protection laws.
The Kenyan government will provide full documentation for the controversial Ksh 200 billion Kenya-US health deal after the High Court halted its implementation on December 10. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed compliance but stated plans to challenge the ruling, emphasizing that the court's order only affected data sharing aspects, not the entire agreement.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya have criticized Kenyans who went to court to halt a Ksh 200 billion health deal between Kenya and the United States. They accuse petitioners of sabotaging vital government health programs.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has spoken out after the High Court halted the implementation of sections of the Kenya-US Health Cooperation Framework, specifically those dealing with health data transfer. He emphasized that health data belongs to individuals, not the state, and raised concerns about potential human experimentation as well as the agreement's constitutionality.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has stated that tax rates for Kenyans will only be lowered once the government successfully expands the tax bracket. This strategy aims to build a sustainable tax regime, despite acknowledging the financial burden recent tax measures have placed on citizens, especially middle-income earners.
The Kenyan government has announced significant reforms to the calculation and administration of taxes for manufacturers, aiming for greater predictability and fairness. These changes, outlined in the Standards Levy Order 2025, include an escalation approach to levies and a review of manufacturing classifications and import inspection charges.
The Kenyan government has confirmed there will be no increase in school fees for the 2026 academic year, providing relief for parents as thousands of students prepare to transition to Senior School.
The Ministry of Education in Kenya has released the first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, replacing the old KCPE system. This new Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, introduced in 2017, emphasizes learners' skills and interests over memorization.
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has criticized President William Ruto's administration for prioritizing infrastructure projects over job creation, particularly for young people. His remarks followed Ruto's Jamhuri Day announcements of major road developments.
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