The National Treasury today mobilised Kenya’s economic and financial sector to support preparations for the 2026 Mashujaa Day Thematic Week, bringing together Government agencies, businesses, financial institutions and development partners to strengthen partnerships, participation and national engagement. The partners’ engagement, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, was chaired by PS Dr Chris Kiptoo @DrChrisKiptoo, jointly with Mr Dennis Itumbi @OleItumbi, Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination and Chairman of the National Celebrations Thematic Committee. PS @BonfaceBMakokha for @Planning_Ke said the engagement would connect economic planning, evidence and policy with citizen engagement and Kenya’s economic transformation. PS for Information Mr Stephen Isaboke @SteveIsaboke called on the media to support and amplify the celebrations and activities of the Thematic Week, helping ensure Kenyans are informed and able to participate. PS for Higher Education and Research Dr Beatrice Muganda Inyangala @Bettymuganda17 highlighted the role of higher learning institutions in research, innovation and skills development, and called for their active contribution to the Mashujaa 2026 celebrations. The Mashujaa Day celebrations will be hosted across Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties, extending the occasion into a week of ideas, enterprise, culture, sport and public engagement under the three pillars of Security, Sports and Economy. The economic sector engagement brought together leardership from the three counties, partners from Government agencies, banks, insurers, SACCOs, pension schemes, capital markets, fintechs, manufacturers, business associations, development partners and other private sector institutions to support, participate in and showcase Kenya’s economic opportunities and achievements. The Thematic Week will culminate in the Kenya Economic Summit 2026, the flagship citizen engagement and policy dialogue, scheduled for 17–18 October in Eldoret, ahead of the national Mashujaa Day celebrations on 20 October 2026 @KenyaNewsAgency ,@MoIB_Official

Ongoing :The National Treasury is bringing together key partners from Kenya’s finance and economic sector at KICC, Nairobi, to mobilise partnerships and support for the 2026 Mashujaa Day Celebrations. The Partners’ Breakfast taking place now is part of preparations for the Mashujaa 2026 Thematic Week, which will spotlight the contribution of the finance sector to Kenya’s economic transformation and national development, security and sports. Follow live: facebook.com/share/v/19MathA…

PS Dr. Chris Kiptoo today chaired a preparatory meeting at the National Treasury joined with PS Economic Dr. Boniface Makokha and PS PIAM Cyrell Wagunda to take stock of preparations for the Mashujaa 2026 Celebrations Thematic Week on Economy (Finance), scheduled for 12th–18th October 2026. The meeting reviewed agency participation and programmes covering revenue and taxation, public finance management reforms, public debt, financial inclusion and economic planning. The week will feature daily citizen exhibitions, policy dialogues and public education forums showcasing key economic and public finance reforms undertaken between 2022 and 2026, and demonstrating their impact on citizens and the economy. @DrChrisKiptoo,@Planning_Ke @BonfaceBMakokha , #Mashujaa2026 #KenyaEconomy #PublicFinance #NationalTreasury

MEDIA INVITE PARTNERS’ BREAKFAST TO MOBILISE SECTOR PARTNERS FOR MASHUJAA DAY 2026 The National Treasury will convene sector partners for a Partners’ Breakfast on Friday, 25th September 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, as part of preparations for Mashujaa Day 2026. @citizentvkenya ,@KBCChannel1 ,@ntvkenya ,@tv47digital ,@K24Tv ,@KTNNewsKE ,@NationAfrica , @TheStarKenya ,

PS Dr Chris Kiptoo welcomed H.E. Wadid Benaabou, the new French Ambassador to Kenya @FranceinKenya , and Ms Anne-Gaël Chapuis, AFD Country Director, to the National Treasury for a review of the Kenya–France development cooperation portfolio. The discussions took stock of ongoing programmes and explored opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation in infrastructure, energy, education, water and sanitation, environmental sustainability, public finance management and other areas supporting Kenya’s economic transformation. Since 1997, the Government of France, through the French Treasury and Agence Française de Développement (@AFD_en ), has financed projects in Kenya amounting to approximately €3 billion. Kenya and France continue to build on a longstanding partnership, including through the Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted in Nairobi earlier this year. @wadidbenaabou

PS Dr Chris Kiptoo (@DrChrisKiptoo ) this morning chaired a meeting with the World Bank,(@WorldBankGroup) @ICTAuthorityKE and Office of the Auditor-General @AGOfficeKenya to advance the adoption of electronic signatures across Government, supporting secure, efficient and paperless processing of official transactions. The meeting explored legal, regulatory and procedural measures needed to facilitate their use in public finance and development partner transactions, including addressing requirements under the PFM framework.

National Treasury will host a Partners’ Breakfast in Nairobi this week as part of #MashujaaWeek2026, bringing together key partners in the finance and economic sectors for engagement on Kenya’s economic transformation agenda. PS Dr Chris Kiptoo @DrChrisKiptoo met Mr.Dennis Itumbi @OleItumbi , Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination and Chairman of the National Celebrations Thematic Committee, at the National Treasury to review preparations for the Breakfast and take stock of the Treasury’s preparedness and critical role in the Mashujaa celebrations. The engagement comes ahead of the national celebrations on 20 October, with Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties coming together to host the occasion. The Thematic Week will run from 13–18 October at Eldoret National Polytechnic. Following the meeting at the Treasury, Mr.Itumbi proceeded to engage the National Celebrations Thematic Committee at as part of the wider coordination of preparations for the celebrations.

Preparations for Mashujaa Day 2026 are now in top gear, with four weeks to go before Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties come together to host the national celebrations on 20th October. Hosted the National Celebrations Thematic Committee at the National Treasury, led by Dennis Itumbi, Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination, to review our state of readiness ahead of the big day. A Thematic Week will run from 13th to 18th October at Eldoret National Polytechnic, focusing on Economic Transformation, Security and Sports, setting the stage for the national celebrations. As the National Treasury, we remain committed to supporting the preparations in close partnership with all stakeholders to ensure a well-coordinated and memorable occasion. We look forward to celebrating the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who built our nation. @KeTreasury @OleItumbi

Kenya appreciates the China Development Bank (CDB) for its continued partnership in supporting the country’s infrastructure development, particularly Kenya’s road infrastructure programme, which has helped unlock stalled road projects. Held discussions with Mr. Wang Peng, Executive Vice President of China Development Bank, at the CDB Headquarters in Beijing, where we reviewed ongoing projects and explored opportunities to broaden our cooperation. The Government of Kenya will continue working with CDB to mobilise financing for priority infrastructure projects that will support economic growth and improve connectivity across the country. We also welcomed CDB’s interest in supporting other key areas, including SME development, digital transformation, manufacturing and tourism promotion. I was joined by Amb. Willy Bett, Kenya’s Ambassador to China, and my colleague Principal Secretaries, Eng. Joseph Mbugua (Roads) and Mr. Julius Korir (Water and Sanitation). @KenyaEmbinChina @Roads_KE @KeRRA_Ke @KeNHAKenya @KURAroads @KeTreasury @ForeignOfficeKE

Kenya values its strong and longstanding partnership with the People’s Republic of China and its continued support for our socio-economic development. Our relationship is anchored on the cooperation under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) framework and the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership being closely championed by H.E. the President @WilliamsRuto and H.E. the President Xi Jinping. This morning, I was received by H.E. Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of China, at the Ministry of Finance in Beijing, where we reaffirmed our commitment to advancing this partnership. We are accelerating the implementation of ongoing programmes in transport, water, and technical training, advancing the Panda Bond initiative, and strengthening cooperation to complete the Standard Gauge Railway to Malaba, with onward connectivity to Uganda. @KenyaEmbinChina

This evening, I held a consultative meeting in Beijing with H.E. Liu Junfeng, Vice Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA). We appreciate China’s grant support to strengthen Kenya’s health system, including upgrading the Londiani and Baringo County Referral Hospitals, as well as humanitarian assistance for drought mitigation. We also reviewed progress on priority pipeline projects, including the Bosto Dam Water Supply Project, the Northern Bypass Dualling Project and the Muthaiga - Kiambu - Ndumberi Road Project, which are important infrastructure investments for Nairobi and the surrounding areas. We will continue working closely with CIDCA to move these and other priority programmes from commitment to implementation. I was accompanied by my colleagues, PS @mohamed_daghar (Transport), PS Eng. Joseph Mbugua (Roads), PS @JKorir_K (Water) and Amb. Willy Bett, Kenya’s Ambassador to China. @KenyaEmbinChina

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) remains an important development partner to Kenya, supporting key infrastructure priorities. We particularly appreciate AIIB’s support, through a grant agreement for project preparation, for the Mau Summit - Malaba Road Development Project, which forms part of the Northern Corridor and is a critical regional trade route. The Government of Kenya is also engaging AIIB on the expansion and modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), including the proposed construction of a second runway, to enhance capacity and strengthen Kenya’s position as a regional aviation hub. We are also seeking AIIB’s technical support to establish and strengthen the National Infrastructure Development Fund (NIF), which will help improve financing mechanisms for major infrastructure projects. Met Mr. Rajat Misra, Director General at AIIB, at the Bank’s headquarters in Beijing, where we reviewed progress in these areas and explored opportunities to deepen our cooperation. @AIIB_Official @Roads_KE @ppp_kenya @KeTreasury @EngKefaSeda @KeNHAKenya @TransportKE @KenyaEmbinChina

The Export-Import Bank of China continues to partner with the Government of Kenya to implement key programmes, including the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) III Project and the Nairobi Intelligent Transport System Phase III Project, which contribute to skills development and improved urban mobility. Held discussions with Mr. Wang Kang, Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of China, at the Bank’s headquarters in Beijing, where we took stock of the projects under consideration and the next steps required to move them forward, including the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha through Kisumu to Malaba. @TransportKE @mohamed_daghar @JKorir_K @Roads_KE @KenyaEmbinChina

PS Dr. Chris Kiptoo @DrChrisKiptoo held discussions with H.E. Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of China, in Beijing, advancing Kenya-China economic cooperation on key development priorities. The discussions covered ongoing programmes in transport, water and technical training, the Panda Bond initiative, and cooperation towards completing the Standard Gauge Railway to Malaba, with onward connectivity to Uganda. The engagements will help advance infrastructure delivery, regional connectivity and financing for Kenya’s development priorities.

The National Treasury has taken note of the High Court ruling concerning the proposed partial divestiture of the Government’s 15% shareholding in Safaricom PLC. The Government will pursue an appeal through the appropriate legal channels. The matter will therefore proceed through the established judicial process. Further updates will be provided as the matter progresses.

PS Dr. Chris Kiptoo @DrChrisKiptoo today met Mr. Rajat Misra, Director General of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), at the Bank’s headquarters in Beijing, where they reviewed ongoing areas of cooperation and explored opportunities to deepen the partnership. (@AIIB_Official) AIIB remains an important development partner to Kenya, supporting priority infrastructure investments, including: • Mau Summit–Malaba Road Development Project: AIIB is supporting project preparation through a grant agreement for the project, which forms part of the Northern Corridor, a critical regional trade route. • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport: The Government is engaging AIIB on the expansion and modernisation of JKIA, including the proposed construction of a second runway, to enhance airport capacity and strengthen Kenya’s regional aviation hub role. • National Infrastructure Development Fund (NIF) : The Government is seeking AIIB’s technical support in establishing and strengthening the NIF to improve financing mechanisms for major infrastructure projects. The engagement reflects Kenya’s continued efforts to mobilise development and technical support for infrastructure that strengthens connectivity, trade and long-term economic growth.

PS Dr. Chris Kiptoo held discussions with Mr. Wang Peng, Executive Vice President of the China Development Bank (CDB), at CDB Headquarters in Beijing, on strengthening financing cooperation for Kenya’s development priorities. The discussions reviewed ongoing CDB-supported projects in Kenya and explored opportunities to mobilise additional financing for priority infrastructure, with a focus on expanding connectivity and supporting economic growth. The two sides also explored CDB support in SME development, digital transformation, manufacturing and tourism, broadening the scope of Kenya–CDB cooperation beyond infrastructure. The meeting was attended by Kenya’s Ambassador to China, Amb. Willy Bett, and Principal Secretaries Eng. Joseph Mbugua (Roads) and Mr. Julius Korir (Water and Sanitation)

The Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (CDRFI) Africa Forum 2026 opened in Nairobi today, bringing together government officials and insurance regulators from 19 African countries to strengthen financial protection for critical infrastructure against climate and disaster risks. The opening was presided over by Dr Boniface Makokha, Principal Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning, and featured Hope Murera, Managing Director and Group CEO, ZEP-RE; Godfrey Kiptum, Commissioner of Insurance and CEO, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Kenya; and Dr Protazio Sande, Interim Chair, East African Insurance Supervisors’ Association (EAISA) and Acting CEO, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda. The Forum is addressing practical approaches to financing and insuring critical public assets, including roads, energy systems, water networks and public facilities, as African countries strengthen resilience to climate and disaster risks.

MEDIA INVITE | CDRFI AFRICA FORUM Senior officials and regulators from 19 African countries will convene in Nairobi on Monday, 14 September 2026, to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure against climate and disaster risks and help close Africa’s protection gap. Venue:Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill Time: Arrival: 8:30 a.m. Opening: 9:00–10:20 a.m. Media interview window: 10:20–10:35 a.m. Accreditation: enganga@hudsonsandler.com @citizentvkenya @ntvkenya @KBCChannel1 @KTNNewsKE ,@tv47digital @tv47news @NationAfrica @StandardKenya, @TheStarKenya,@PeopleDailyKe @HopeTvKenya See details below:👇🏾