Treasury Seeks Public Views on New PPP Regulations as Nationwide Consultations Continue

The Public Private Partnerships Directorate has continued a nationwide public participation exercise on proposed changes to Kenya's Public Private Partnerships legal framework, with recent forums held across Naivasha, Mombasa, Eldoret and Kwale.

The consultations focus on the proposed Public Private Partnerships (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Public Private Partnerships (General) Regulations, 2026 and the Public Private Partnerships (Project Management) Regulations, 2026. Participants have been invited to review the draft provisions, seek clarification on key issues and submit recommendations before the legal reforms are finalised.

One of the regional forums in Naivasha brought together stakeholders from Nakuru, Narok, Bomet and Laikipia counties. According to the PPP Directorate, the meeting examined the proposed reforms and collected views intended to inform the ongoing review process.

Speaking during the opening session on behalf of the Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management, Head of Capacity Building at the PPP Directorate Kennedy Onyonyi said the review seeks to align the legal and regulatory framework with the Public Private Partnerships Act, 2021. He said the proposed changes are intended to provide clearer guidance on the planning, procurement, management and monitoring of PPP projects while supporting delivery of sustainable infrastructure.

Naivasha Deputy County Commissioner Josiah O. Odongo also addressed participants, describing public participation as an important element of inclusive governance. He said timely access to information enables citizens to make informed contributions, strengthens transparency and helps counter misinformation during public policy development.

A separate second day session in Naivasha concentrated on the draft Public Private Partnerships (General) Regulations, 2026 and the Public Private Partnerships (Project Management) Regulations, 2026. Stakeholders reviewed provisions covering governance, project preparation, procurement and project management, with recommendations expected to contribute to a stronger regulatory framework.

The consultations have also moved to Kenya's coastal region. In Mombasa, participants from Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu and Tana River counties met to discuss the draft Project Management Regulations. Technical officers from the PPP Directorate guided attendees through proposals covering project implementation, contract management, performance monitoring and risk allocation while receiving feedback on the draft regulations.

The Mombasa forum also heard from Cabinet Secretary's Adviser Milly Lwanga, who emphasised the importance of broad stakeholder engagement in developing an effective PPP legal and regulatory framework. She said the National Treasury remains committed to ensuring the proposed reforms reflect the priorities and development needs raised during public participation.

Further consultations have taken place in Eldoret, where the forum attracted business leaders, professionals, media representatives, government officials and persons with disabilities. Uasin Gishu Deputy County Commissioner Mathew Baroni represented the County Commissioner during the engagement, while PPP Directorate Director General Eng. Kefa Seda outlined the objectives and key focus areas of the exercise.

In Kwale, another public participation session focused on reviewing the proposed Project Management Regulations. The PPP Directorate said the discussions formed part of a broader nationwide exercise intended to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework governing the implementation and management of PPP projects through stakeholder contributions.

Public participation is a statutory requirement in Kenya's lawmaking process and allows citizens, industry players and institutions to comment on proposed legislation before it is considered for adoption. The ongoing consultations are expected to help shape the final form of the proposed PPP reforms before they proceed through the remaining legislative process.