The Kenya Kwanza government ran its campaign with the promise of a transformative economic model – the “bottom-up” approach. This led to the birth of the Hustler Fund, which set aside Sh50 billion to provide cheap credit to micro and small enterprises.

• The Hustler fund was launched in 2022. However, the fund has not worked as expected, as concerns have been raised over individuals and groups not being able to access reasonable capital from the fund. This is especially the case for small businesses such as those from the boda boda sector, as the fund is not viewed as a reliable capital source. 
• According to the Government Delivery Unit (GDU), the hustler fund has established a behavioural credit scoring system that rates all the 25 million beneficiaries thereby providing an opportunity for borrowers to access higher loan limits of up to Ksh.150,000.
• However, following audit concerns last year, it was clarified that the fund had been allocated Ksh20.2 billion for the previous financial year.
• In a bid to increase access to financing the fund received an additional  Sh300 million allocation for the 25/26 financial year.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised the establishment of MSME Business Development Centre in every ward, and an industrial park and business incubation centre in every TVET institution.

• A cosmetology start-up has received a major boost with the establishment of a Business Incubation and Innovation Centre.
• The draft MSME Policy has been published, which provides for the establishment of a single-window portal for the licenses/approvals/registration of MSMEs.
• Some  parks are near completion, including Meru (92%), Embu (83%), and  Kirinyaga(81%). However, 13 counties have yet to begin construction.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to create incentives for the adoption of electric mass transit systems in all cities and towns.

• The government has introduced several tax-based measures to lower costs for mass transit operators ; Zero-rating of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electric buses, electric motorcycles, and lithium-ion batteries,Excise duty has been reduced to zero percent on electric motorcycles and bicycles,A reduced corporate tax rate of 15%
• The government has also  implemented measures to make running electric mass transit more viable than diesel alternatives: 
  •  Kenya Power offers a 70% discount for off-peak charging (KSh 8 per kWh) compared to peak rates (KSh 16 per kWh) and regular domestic rates (~KSh 20 per kWh).
  • The new policy requires that at least 5% of parking space in new commercial developments be allocated for EV charging.
  • Launched in February 2026 to help differentiate EVs, which will eventually grant them preferential treatment in traffic and parking

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to build an LNG storage facility in Mombasa.

• September 2023: Following cabinet approval, the then Energy Cabinet Secretary, Davis Chirchir, announced the acquisition of the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited by the Kenya Pipeline Company to kickstart the process. 
• May 2024: Kenya Pipeline Company announces the construction of a new bulk LPG facility.
• A Greek company, AMACO, presented a proposal for an LNG-to-power project in Mombasa, with a start year listed as 2027. 
• A high court ruling lifted , removing the limitations on previous building permits, in November 2025 allowing for continued work to build a 30,000 tonne storage facility.

The Kenya Kwanza Government promised to adopt a Public-Private-Partnership model to develop modern technologies for desalination for irrigation.

• As of May 2025, Turkana County has begun installing sensors (divers) in some boreholes tapping aquifers in Lodwar (Napuu, Nakwamewi, Moi Gardens, and Nadapal) for continuous measurement of groundwater levels, temperature, water quality, etc., to inform long‐term management.
• In Lamu, Rasli Bahari Kenya Ltd is set to construct a PPP desalination plant valued at KES 103.3 billion (roughly), with a 30:70 equity-to-debt ratio.  The project is under a 30-year build-operate- transfer (BOT) model and aims to deliver 120,000 cubic meters of potable water per day to serve Lamu Town.
• The Lamu County government, with ENI/Agip, established a smaller-scale solar desalination plant (KES 20 million) in Siyu Village (Lamu East), now operational for subsistence water needs.
• Despite the announcement of the Lamu PPP desalination plant (RBKL, KES 103.3 billion), no source confirms that the project has reached financial close (i.e., legally binding financing contracts in place, all risk allocations agreed, etc.).
• The Sabaki Water Carrier (Baricho aquifer abstraction, treatment, storage, network, etc.) was cleared by the PPP Directorate in February 2025 to move into contract negotiations with Utility Partners One LLP.
• The Lotikipi aquifer water in Turkana is highly saline and fluoridated, meaning treatment (desalination, fluoride removal) is expensive.
• Projects often take longer than planned (due to material supply delays, budget revisions, and procurement delays).

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to shift focus to household/community water projects from large dams.

• Progress includes the initiation and completion of numerous borehole, water pan, and small-dam projects across various counties, often implemented in partnership with county governments. This approach emphasizes water harvesting and local infrastructure development to increase household access to water and support small-scale irrigation.
• On 25th of February the Subuiga communities are set to benefit from reliable access to water following the completion of the Subuiga Dam Community Water Project. An spearheaded by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in partnership with Kisima Farm and the Ngarenythig Water Resources Users Association (WRUA) aimed at reducing water scarcity.
• However, the government has also acknowledged significant delays and financial challenges in completing large-scale dam projects inherited from the previous administration, with Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Muuga revealing that none have been completed in 2025. The commitment to household projects is challenged by several factors, including insufficient funding, weak institutional capacity in rural areas, and the lingering need for sustainable, long-term solutions that large-scale infrastructure could provide.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to adopt a PPP model for large water reservoirs

• Key progress includes setting a policy foundation through the PPP Act and new water regulations, along with advancing specific projects like the High Grand Falls and Ndarugu 2 dams through the feasibility and procurement stages.
• Another project through this PPP model is the implementation of Galana Kulalu Food Security Project,  led by CS Eng. Eric Mugaa, and the State Department for Irrigation. The initiative has garnered private sector involvement, most notably from SELU Limited, the lead private investor responsible for large-scale grain and seed maize cultivation.
• However, the government has openly admitted to not completing any major dams in 2025 due to financial difficulties and a low uptake from private investors, who are deterred by the low returns in the water sector.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised smart agricultural technologies.

• Key achievements include launching the Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030, which explicitly prioritizes agriculture, and fostering collaborations for digital platforms. The agricultural sector is seeing high adoption of AI applications for tasks like crop monitoring, pest control, and weather forecasting. Additionally, initiatives such as subsidized artificial insemination for livestock, the digital registration of farmers, and investments in irrigation are promoting technology-driven farming.
• The Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System, is a platform to store agricultural data. The platform has achieved a total of  16.3 million registered farmers both crop and livestock farmers.
• Despite this progress, significant challenges persist. Access to finance remains a major barrier, and persistent gaps in digital literacy and rural connectivity hinder the effective use of these technologies. Furthermore, outdated farming methods remain common, and a lack of context-specific data and fragmented value chains limit the full potential of tech-driven agricultural transformation. Erratic rainfall, climate change, and persistent pest and disease pressures further compound these issues.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to complete all roads under construction.

• As of 2025, the Kenya Kwanza government has restarted hundreds of stalled road projects nationwide by using a debt-free model of securitizing the fuel levy, which allowed it to pay contractors’ pending bills. Significant progress includes resuming work on key routes like the Ngong–Suswa Road and advancing PPP projects.
• The KenHA Directorate also contains a list of the major ongoing highways and their progress so far.
• 1,343.87 kilometres of blacktop laid by all agencies up to 2025, increasing from 622.23 in 2022 to 721.64 in 2025
• However, challenges persist, with delays and unresolved pending bills continuing to hinder full project completion. Institutional inefficiencies within road agencies like KERA have drawn parliamentary criticism, while procurement bottlenecks and the need for stricter oversight remain key hurdles to delivering on the promise of completing all road works.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to revamp the road transmission and distribution network.

• The administration is pursuing new funding models, including Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and a National Tolling Policy, while also disbursing funds to counties for localized road works following a court order and the national treasury  released Sh3.68 billion from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund to the devolved units.
• Nevertheless, the construction sector is experiencing a slowdown due to reduced credit and investor confidence, and specific flagship projects, such as the Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway, have faced setbacks in their approval process. Other ongoing challenges include project delays caused by bureaucratic inefficiencies, delayed payments to contractors leading to stalled projects, and concerns about potential duplication of efforts between national and county road agencies.