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Why Ruto's infrastructure Fund is in the spot

By The Standard December 17, 2025

Source: The Standard

Why Ruto's infrastructure Fund is in the spot

The idea of a National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) as the magic wand that will transform Kenya into a first-world economy has been criticised by experts who have also questioned the Cabinet’s plan to create a limited liability company to house the Fund.For a country that is evidently struggling economically, with a debt that is inching closer to Sh13 trillion, governance experts argue that such a Fund equates to mortgaging the nation’s assets and taxpayers at large.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With UsStand With Bold Journalism 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

For a country that is evidently struggling economically, with a debt that is inching closer to Sh13 trillion, governance experts argue that such a Fund equates to mortgaging the nation’s assets and taxpayers at large.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With UsStand With Bold Journalism 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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