Kenya Partners with Korea’s KIND to Accelerate Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure Development
This collaboration underscores Kenya’s growing commitment to adopting innovative financing models and leveraging global expertise to transform its infrastructure landscape.
Kenya is taking a major step toward advancing its infrastructure development through international collaboration. The Principal Secretary for the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, held a meeting with Ms. Ji Hye Choi, Managing Director of the Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) Africa Office, to explore partnership opportunities that will support Kenya’s next phase of infrastructure growth.
KIND, a government agency of the Republic of Korea, plays a leading role in helping countries develop modern cities and infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The discussions between the two sides focused on aligning KIND’s expertise with Kenya’s ambitious plans to launch a National Infrastructure Fund (NIF)—a new framework designed to mobilize investment for infrastructure projects without over-reliance on borrowing.
Through the NIF, Kenya aims to attract investors and partners to co-develop strategic projects that strengthen the nation’s transport, energy, and urban systems. The partnership with KIND is expected to bring valuable technical and financial collaboration to accelerate these efforts.
Several key sectors were identified as potential areas of cooperation, including the development of smart and modern cities, design and implementation of PPP projects, and promotion of sustainable industrial parks, such as the upcoming North Rift Green Industrial Park. In addition, the partnership is expected to advance energy and water infrastructure projects that will support both industry and agriculture, contributing to Kenya’s long-term goals of sustainability and economic inclusion.
This collaboration underscores Kenya’s growing commitment to adopting innovative financing models and leveraging global expertise to transform its infrastructure landscape. By partnering with Korea’s KIND, Kenya aims to create more jobs, attract investment, and strengthen its capacity to deliver resilient, green, and connected infrastructure.
The meeting marks an important milestone in Kenya’s efforts to modernize its national infrastructure and reflects the government’s broader strategy to build partnerships that stimulate growth, innovation, and shared prosperity for all citizens.
