The National Treasury and Economic Planning organized a public hearing for the FY2025/26 and Medium-Term Budget at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The event brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, experts, and members of the public, to discuss and provide input on the proposed budget allocations for various sectors. This public hearing provided an invaluable platform for engaging citizens and experts in dialogue about the government’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Mohamed Daghar Principal Secretary State Department for Transport and his Roads counterpart, Eng. Joseph Mbugua were tasked with presenting the Ministry’s case on the role of infrastructure in the development of the transport, energy, and ICT sectors. The presentation highlighted the importance of modernizing Kenya’s infrastructure to support sustainable economic growth, improve service delivery, and ensure connectivity across the country. The State Department emphasized the need for continued investments in road networks, railway systems, ports, airports, and other infrastructures to meet the demands of a growing population and to bolster the nation’s competitiveness on the global stage.

During the hearing, participants were given the opportunity to raise concerns and provide feedback on the proposed budget, ensuring that public input was fully integrated into the planning process. This interactive session allowed citizens and stakeholders to directly voice their opinions on the critical role of infrastructure in enhancing energy accessibility, improving transportation networks, and fostering ICT advancements.

The public hearing concluded with assurances from government officials that the concerns raised would be considered during the finalization of the budgetary allocations. The State Department for Transport and its partners in the Energy and ICT sectors remain committed to ensuring that infrastructure development continues to serve the best interests of the Kenyan people, fostering growth, and improving the quality of life across the nation.