President William Ruto has called on Members of Parliament to urgently fast-track the establishment of the proposed Sh1.5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund, warning that delays in setting it up are slowing down construction of major roads and economic corridors across the country.
Speaking during celebrations at AIC Loglogo in Marsabit County, Ruto said Kenya’s current budgeting model can no longer sustain the country’s growing infrastructure needs. According to him, predictable and long-term financing is the only realistic way to revive stalled projects and expand connectivity.
Ruto noted that without a dedicated fund, crucial highways, rural access roads, and flagship development corridors remain incomplete.
“That is why I am telling our MPs to ensure we have the National Infrastructure Fund so we can build 20 kilometres of roads every day,” he said.
“How to raise the Sh1.5 trillion, leave that to me. I know where we will get the money.”
The proposed fund will draw financing from national budget allocations, privatisation proceeds, capital markets, and public–private partnerships (PPPs). The goal is to create a consistent pool of resources to support roads, dams, and energy projects essential to economic growth.
Ruto stressed that improving the road network is central to linking farmers to markets, boosting trade, and unlocking rural potential. Many parts of rural Kenya still struggle with poor roads, making it difficult for farmers to transport produce and for businesses to access customers.
The President is expected to champion the fund further during Thursday’s State of the Nation Address before Parliament.
Beyond infrastructure, Ruto reaffirmed that no Kenyan should resort to harambees or WhatsApp appeals to clear medical bills, insisting that the Social Health Authority (SHA) will guarantee universal access to healthcare. He also pledged continued investment in basic, TVET, and university education, noting that his administration has built over 23,000 new classrooms and hired more teachers to keep children in schools.
