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Adoption of PPP model for large water reservoirs

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to, where large water reservoirs are viable, adopt PPP model (using the IPP model).

 

 

 

 

  • The Kenya Kwanza government offered private investors a chance to invest in 100 dams and through the CS for Water, unveiled a set of land incentives as it seeks Sh1.7 trillion to address the country’s water scarcity challenges.
  • There are also upcoming water dam projects that have already received the first approval, and are awaiting execution.

 

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Infrastructure

Ongoing

Shifting Focus to Household/Community Water Projects from Large Dams

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to shift focus from large dams to household/community water projects, with emphasis on harvesting and recycling.

 

 

 

 

 

  • The Ministry of Water and Sanitation kicked off a programme dubbed Maji Nyumbani to roll out 10,000 water projects that will complement mega infrastructure projects in several parts of the country.
  • The Kenya Pipeline Company has led various community-based water projects in Nakuru and Makadara so far, in support of the promise.
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The Services Economy

Ongoing

New train station in Mombasa and job opportunities.

On 29th July 2023, the President promised to construct a new train station in Mombasa town and also create online job opportunities for the residents.

 

 

 

 

  • On 3rd February 2023, the government issued guidelines for railway project linking SGR to Mombasa town. On 17th September 2025, the President commissioned the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service. 
  • The Mombasa Cummuter Rail Service has been operational since September 2025 and even has active schedules published on the Kenya Railways Website.
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Infrastructure
Short Term Goals

Ongoing

Geothermal resources development

The Kenya Kwanza government pledged to accelerate geothermal resources development.

 

  • In June 2023, the construction of the 35-MW Menengai geothermal power project in Nakuru County kicked off as part of the first phase of the wider Menengai complex. In 2024, the 3rd power plant in the Menengai complex reached a financial close and is set to be completed by 2025.
  • In 2025, A $1.8bn KenGen expansion plan to drill 42 new geothermal wells was announced. The plan is to increase the level of clean energy in the national grid by 200 megawatts.
  • In July 2025, drilling and exploration activities were initiated at the Suswa geothermal field in Narok County, expanding geothermal development beyond Olkaria and Menengai.
  • In November 2025, the President launched the $800 million Kaishan Olkaria project, which uses 165 MW of geothermal power to produce green fertilizer, reducing reliance on imports.
  • In December 2025, Kenya was chosen to host the 2029 World Geothermal Congress.
  • While Kenya was scheduled to launch a KES 129 billion data center powered by geothermal energy in partnership woth Microsoft, the plans are currently stalled.
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Infrastructure
Short Term Goals

Ongoing

Transparency and accountability of the electricity sector.

The Kenya Kwanza government pledged to enforce transparency and public accountability of the electricity sector and put requirements for the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to publish quarterly system, financial and operational performance reports.

 

 

 

 

  • The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority released the bi-annual energy and petroleum statistics report for FY2023/24 and the financial statements for FY ended 2025.
  • Despite this, quarterly reports have not yet been released as promised. 
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Infrastructure
Short Term Goals

Ongoing

Ring-fencing the Fuel Stabilization Fund

The Kenya Kwanza Government promised to set up a legal framework to ring-fence the Fuel Stabilization Fund.

 

 

 

  • The fuel stabilization fund is established under the Petroleum Development Fund Act and the Petroleum Development Levy Order, 2020. Thus far, there is no public record of the amendment of the legal framework for the fuel stabilization fund in an effort to ring-fence the same.
  • In late 2025, the government introduced the Petroleum Development Levy (Amendment) Order, 2025. While this updated some levy collection procedures, it did not provide the comprehensive “ring-fencing” architecture promised to ensure the fund is used exclusively for price stabilization.
  • While no proper systems are in place to ring-fence the stabilization fund, government officials have attributed tapping into KES 6.2 billion of the fund to cushion Kenyans against the sharp fuel price increase catalyzed by the ongoing war in Iran.
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This Promise Tracker is an independent civic-accountability tool designed to monitor and document the progress of public commitments made by the Government of Kenya. Information presented on this platform is compiled from publicly available sources including government publications, parliamentary records, policy documents, and credible media reports. The classifications used in this tracker represent an evidence-based assessment by the platform’s researchers and should be understood as analytical judgments rather than official government determinations. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and regular updates, the status of promises may evolve as new information becomes available. This website is not affiliated with or operated by the Government of Kenya.

Last updated: May 19, 2026 12:39 pm
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