The urgency of these measures stems from Senegal's rapidly deteriorating fiscal position. Public debt reached 132 per cent of gross domestic product by the end of 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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The KPC Proceeds will be channeled into Kenya’s newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), a financing vehicle designed to support large-scale projects such as roads, airports, dams, and energy infrastructure.
Tunisia has abandoned plans to build a new airport and will instead invest $1 billion in expanding its main Tunis-Carthage International Airport, aiming to nearly quadruple passenger capacity by 2031 as part of a major push to modernise the country's aviation infrastructure.
The bill represents a fundamental shift in how Kenya finances infrastructure, moving from heavy public borrowing to an investment-driven model that taps private capital, pension funds, and international investors.
Approximately 60 percent of the capital raised by Kenyan startups in 2025 came in the form of debt financing, totaling about $582 million, while equity investment accounted for around $383 million.
The master plan addresses every facet of JKIA operations. A second runway is targeted for completion by 2029, alongside wider airfield upgrades designed to increase declared capacity to approximately 63 aircraft movements per hour, a dramatic improvement from the current 14 movements per hour.
Under the partnership agreement, KIPPRA will conduct an in-depth, evidence-based assessment of KTDA's governance instruments, tea marketing frameworks, and operational guidelines. The review aims to identify policy gaps, update outdated provisions, clarify compliance obligations, and strengthen accountability mechanisms.
The Bank of Uganda has announced it will commence domestic gold purchases this month, targeting at least 100 kilograms between March and June 2026, as the East African nation moves to diversify its foreign exchange reserves and capitalize on record-high global gold prices.
Here are five essential digital marketing tools that Kenyan SMEs can use right now to reach more customers, save time, increase sales, and grow their business online
Kenyan Startups Dominate Sankalp Africa Awards 2026 as Nairobi Showcases Continent's Entrepreneurial Power
