Kenya Reaffirms Strong Partnership with AfDB to Accelerate Africa’s Sustainable Growth
By Kelvin Kibet | October 15, 2025
The National Treasury has reaffirmed Kenya’s unwavering commitment to the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) as the country pushes for greater regional collaboration in sustainable development and infrastructure growth.
Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo expressed Kenya’s full support for AfDB’s initiatives aimed at helping African nations unlock their potential and fast-track sustainable development across the continent.
Dr. Kiptoo, together with National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary Hon. John Mbadi and Kenya’s Deputy Chief of Mission in Washington, D.C., Amb. Chris Kirigua, held a meeting with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the newly elected ninth President of the AfDB.
During the meeting, the Kenyan delegation congratulated Dr. Tah on his election to the position. It reaffirmed Kenya’s strong partnership with the Bank, which continues to play a key role in financing transformative projects across Africa.
“Our discussions focused on deepening collaboration in energy, infrastructure, and water development,” Dr. Kiptoo said, emphasizing that AfDB remains a crucial partner in advancing Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Among the major projects lined up for AfDB financing this year is the Thwake Multipurpose Dam Project, a flagship initiative located at the border of Makueni and Kitui counties. The project, once complete, is expected to benefit over 1.3 million people by providing clean water for domestic use, supporting irrigation, and generating hydropower. It will also drive industrial growth and enhance food security in the region.
The Kenyan officials further urged AfDB to expand its regional financing framework to include middle-income countries, promote Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to ease fiscal pressures, and enhance financial integration across the continent to attract more private sector investment.
“We welcome continued efforts by the African Development Bank to strengthen the capacity, resilience, and competitiveness of African economies through targeted programs and strategic partnerships,” Dr. Kiptoo added.
