Government of Kenya this week: President William Ruto’s government has outlined several key developments recorded over the past week, spanning international diplomacy, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare and economic empowerment programmes.
At the G7 Summit in France, the president represented Africa and called for stronger partnerships founded on sovereign equality, mutual benefit and investments that create jobs and economic value. The summit also saw renewed support for reforms in global governance institutions, including the United Nations Security Council. Kenya further secured commitments towards financial reforms aimed at reducing Africa’s borrowing costs.
In the transport sector, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir provided an update on the KSh 154.2 billion modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The project includes rehabilitation of the existing runway and airfield, renovation of current terminals and construction of a new terminal building. Upon completion, the airport’s annual passenger handling capacity is expected to increase from 7.5 million to 22 million.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe officially launched the $11.4 billion Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025-2030), a programme designed to transform the agricultural sector. The initiative aims to create 2.48 million jobs by 2030, strengthen food security, reduce food imports by 50% and increase high-value agricultural exports by 60%. The government plans to invest $3.8 billion to attract an additional $7.6 billion from private sector investors.
Meanwhile, Kenya hosted the 11th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, where President Ruto pledged full implementation of 50 commitments geared towards advancing the blue economy. The commitments are valued at more than KSh 142 billion, while Kenya has separately committed over KSh 145 billion towards developing the country’s blue economy ecosystem.
In the small business sector, Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya announced progress in the NYOTA Programme. He confirmed that beneficiaries will receive the second tranche of KSh 25,000 start-up capital on June 27, 2026, with all eligible participants set to receive the funds simultaneously.
The health sector also recorded a significant milestone following the launch of the Kenya AIDS Integration Strategic Framework (KAISF 2025-2030) and 47 County Syndemic Operational Plans by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The framework seeks to strengthen Kenya’s HIV response through integrated, people-centred healthcare while enhancing collaboration among national and county governments, development partners, civil society organisations and communities.
Government of Kenya This Week highlights major gains in diplomacy, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare and economic empowerment. The developments reflect the Ruto administration’s continued focus on economic transformation, infrastructure expansion, healthcare improvement and strengthening Kenya’s position in regional and global affairs.
