The Kenya Kwanza government promised to mainstream arts and culture infrastructure (theatres, music halls, art galleries) into the infrastructure development programme, and identified dedicated streams of resources for their development.
The 2025 Budget Policy Statement outlines supporting creative initiatives. Additionally, the government has initiated the Creative Economy Support Bill, 2024, aiming to establish a comprehensive legal and institutional framework to support artists and creative professionals as well as a creatives fund. Strategic partnerships, including the inaugural U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Forum held in June 2025, have further bolstered efforts to support the creative sector.
The government is also undertaking the renovation of the Bomas of Kenya, Tempo Arts Park in Lucky Summer and also recently signed a deal for the construction of an ultra modern arena in Nairobi.
However, challenges persist in that there have been allegations of irregular procurement and there is little evidence of mainstreaming arts and culture infrastructure and in the implementation of these initiatives. There is limited public evidence confirming the establishment and operationalization of dedicated infrastructure funds. These gaps highlight the need for concrete actions and transparent planning to ensure the successful realization of these commitments.
