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Why Jubilee’s infrastructure development stimulates Kenya’s economy take-off

With just one month to the General Elections, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election bid, which is hinged on massive investments in infrastructure development, seems to have won the hearts of many undecided voters.

From Turkana wind power, roads across Kenya to development of berth at the Lamu port the country is experiencing a new positive wave, never seen before, which will improve its rating as a growing economic destination. The dream of infrastructure development is key in ensuring access to decent incomes and livelihoods to all Kenyans. The country is firmly on the right path to success as Ernst & Young survey shows Nairobi has overtaken Johannesburg as the biggest investor in African countries.

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