Tanzania, Kenya explore PPP financing for Infrastructure projects

NAIROBI: TANZANIA and Kenya have explored opportunities for strengthening Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in financing and implementing infrastructure projects, particularly road development, as part of efforts to accelerate investment in the sector.

The discussions took place when Minister for Works, Masanja Kadogosa, met Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, FCPA John Mbadi, in Nairobi, Kenya.

The two leaders discussed ways of enhancing the use of PPP arrangements in road projects, focusing on investment opportunities, financing mechanisms and collaboration between the public and private sectors in infrastructure development.

They also exchanged experiences and best practices in preparing, financing and managing major development projects, including payment models for infrastructure services to ensure their efficiency and long-term sustainability.

The discussions are expected to strengthen cooperation and knowledge sharing between the two countries in mobilising resources and attracting private sector investment towards major infrastructure projects.

The meeting was attended by Permanent Secretary for Public Investment and Government Asset Management, Cyrell Wagunda, alongside officials from Kenya’s Public-Private Partnerships Directorate, led by Director General Engineer Kefa Seda.

Kadogosa and his delegation are in Kenya to attend the 16th Africa PPP Conference on Infrastructure Financing, Investment and Partnerships (Africa PPP 2026), taking place in Nairobi.

The conference brings together development stakeholders, investors and financial institutions to discuss opportunities and strategies for increasing investment in infrastructure projects across Africa.