DP Kindiki tells off opposition over National Infrastructure Fund
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the government's plan to create a National Infrastructure Fund to manage proceeds from the sale of state assets. He argued that this fund will ensure money is used for development projects rather than recurrent expenditures like salaries.
Why it matters
This policy shift represents a significant change in how Kenya manages state-owned enterprise divestment and public finance accountability.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the government’s proposal to establish a National Infrastructure Fund, saying it is aimed at ensuring proceeds from the sale of selected State assets are invested in long-term development projects.
The article reports on government statements and opposition criticism, maintaining a balanced structure.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in