Nairobi, Dec. 30 -- Kenya is at a unique time in its history and has a good opportunity to grow as a nation and improve the quality of life for all its people. However, there are also some significant risks that come along with these opportunities.

On December 15, 2025, the Cabinet of Kenya made a historic decision by approving a plan to create a National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) with an initial budget of Sh5 trillion.

This is not a simple budget line item. It is an indication of how serious our leaders are in addressing the issues that have held us back from becoming the type of nation we would like to become - a nation that is classified as a first-world economy.

President William Ruto has been very clear about the direction in whic...