AfDB Confirms Support for Kenya’s Growth Plan Through 2028
The African Development Bank Group has reaffirmed its strategic development priorities in Kenya after a mid-term review confirmed that its 2024–2028 Country Strategy Paper (CSP) remains relevant and aligned with national goals.
The review, conducted during a country mission in early March, involved consultations with government ministries, private sector players, development partners and civil society organisations. It assessed progress made under the five-year framework while identifying measures to accelerate implementation and results before 2028.
Findings from the evaluation underscored the continued importance of supporting private sector-led growth through infrastructure investment and policy reforms, alongside strengthening human capital development. These priorities, the Bank noted, are critical to fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Caroline Ntumwa, the Bank’s Country Economist for Kenya and task manager for the review, said the CSP remains firmly aligned with the country’s development agenda.
“The keyword is relevance. The areas where the Bank is intervening are aligned with the country’s development needs, underscoring the importance of our support in fostering sustainable development,” she said.
She added that the Bank would remain responsive to evolving national priorities and continue providing timely support to drive impact.
The Bank’s delegation, led by Alex Mubiru, Director General for East Africa, presented the findings to Kenya’s National Treasury, highlighting the country’s constrained fiscal space amid rising climate risks, rapid urbanisation and persistent youth unemployment.
Officials from the Treasury emphasised the urgency of inclusive growth, particularly in integrating young people into the economy. Amos Cheptoo, Director of Resource Mobilisation, stressed that all sectors must create meaningful opportunities for youth participation.
The review also examined the performance of projects across key sectors, including transport, energy, water and sanitation, technical and vocational education, and agriculture. Stakeholders noted progress in improving infrastructure connectivity, enhancing food security, and expanding access to affordable and reliable energy.
In parallel, a Country Portfolio Performance Review workshop brought together over 200 project stakeholders to evaluate implementation challenges and identify strategies to improve delivery outcomes.
Insights from both assessments will inform adjustments to the CSP’s implementation approach, with a renewed focus on high-impact projects, stronger coordination with partners, and measurable development results through to 2028.
