Public Investments and Assets Management-Kenya

Mr. Cyrell Odede Wagunda, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management contributing towards the goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 @thenyeripoly #JazaMiti

The development and implementation of the Audio-Visual Citizen's Service Delivery Charter for State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management ( SDPIAM) is a strategic intervention aimed at achieving Service Delivery by enhancing the accessibility, visibility, and effectiveness of the Citizen's Service Delivery Charter. The audio-visual format communicates SDPIAM's service commitments, standards, turnaround times, customer rights and obligations, and complaint and redress mechanisms in a clear, user-friendly, and inclusive manner. This initiative supports the Performance Contract requirement of making service standards publicly available and accessible to all clients, including persons with disabilities while promoting transparency, accountability, and equitable access to public services. The Audio-Visual Citizen's Service Delivery Charter will contribute to improved service delivery outcomes by increasing public awareness of SDPIAM's services, reducing information gaps, and strengthening customer engagement. This initiative is expected to enhance compliance with Service Delivery indicators under the Performance Contract through improved customer experience, increased uptake of services, timely service delivery, and higher customer satisfaction levels. It also provides a standardized communication tool for use across SDPIAM offices, digital platforms, stakeholder forums, and public awareness campaigns, demonstrating the institution's commitment to citizen-centered service delivery, continuous improvement, and the achievement of its Performance Contract obligations. #SDPIAMDelivers

PS WAGUNDA CHAIRS DEPARTMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND BUDGET REVIEW MEETING The Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management, Mr. Cyrell Wagunda, earlier today convened a meeting with the Heads of Department to critically evaluate the State Department's financial performance and strategic direction. The primary focus of the meeting centered on a comprehensive review of the budget implementation status for the Financial Year 2025/2026 and assessment of the annual performance. To ensure continuity and fiscal discipline, the meeting reviewed the revenue and expenditure estimates for the Financial Year 2026/2027 and mapped out medium-term projections for the Financial Year 2027/2028 under the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). In his address to the senior officials, PS Wagunda emphasized that achieving the State Department’s developmental objectives hinges on institutional discipline in addition to financial prudence, enhanced public service delivery, and the accelerated implementation of priority projects. Moving forward, Departmental Heads are expected to optimize resource utilization and eliminate operational delays to ensure high-impact, timely results for the public. #SDPIAMDELIVERS

Coast Region Hosts Public Participation on Review of the PPP Legal and Regulatory Framework The nationwide public participation on the review of the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) legal and regulatory framework continued today in the Coast Region, providing stakeholders with an opportunity to review the proposed Public Private Partnerships (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the draft Public Private Partnerships (General) Regulations, 2026, and the draft Public Private Partnerships (Project Management) Regulations, 2026. In Kwale County, PPP Directorate Head of Finance and Administration, CPA Samuel Onyango, representing the Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management, reaffirmed that public participation is a constitutional requirement under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and a cornerstone of inclusive policy-making. He noted that the review is intended to address gaps identified in the current PPP legal and regulatory framework, strengthen its implementation, and enhance value in the delivery of PPP projects. He further highlighted that Public-Private Partnerships foster collaboration between Government and the private sector by combining innovation, expertise, and financing to deliver sustainable infrastructure and improve public service delivery. Representing the Kwale County Commissioner, Diani Division Senior Assistant County Commissioner Mr. Daniel Iberi Nyakundi encouraged stakeholders to actively participate in the process and share the knowledge gained to broaden public awareness of the proposed reforms. @SDPI_AM @KeTreasury @EngKefaSeda #PPPKenya #PublicParticipation #DeliveringSustainableInvestments

PS WAGUNDA MAKES AN IMPROMPTU VISIT TO THE e-GP CALL CENTRE The Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management Mr. Cyrell Wagunda today made an impromptu visit at the call centre of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System at KISM Towers along Ngong Road, Nairobi. The visit was aimed at assessing service delivery by the Trainers of Trainees (ToTs) who assist Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as other Procuring Entities navigate the System without hitches. The PS reaffirmed his commitment to ensure all Procuring Entities procure effectively through the e-GP system noting that in the current Financial Year, there shall be no exemption or going back to manual process. The PS was accompanied by the Director of Public Procurement Directorate Mr. Eric Korir.

PS WAGUNDA MEETS SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION TEAM IN PREPARATION FOR e-GP PHASE TWO ROLL-OUT The Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management Mr. Cyrell Wagunda today met the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System implementation team comprising officials from the State Department as well as system developers at Treasury Building. During the follow-up meeting arising from a similar one held last week, the PS outlined the importance of the System phase two roll-out in enabling government agencies to conduct procurement activities electronically thus improving transparency, and accountability in the public sector. He urged the team to expedite the e-GP phase two rollout to enable procuring entities prepare their annual procurement plans on the System. He reiterated that this step will help procuring entities achieve faster procurement cycles, shorter delivery periods and enhanced efficiency in government procurement. The PS also called for deepened collaboration among the teams with a results-oriented approach for consistency in achieving set objectives. In attendance were; Director of Public Procurement Mr. Eric Korir, key officials representing the e-GP system developers amongst other officials from both teams. #SDPIAMDELIVERS

PS WAGUNDA HOSTS AUDIT EXIT MEETING WITH OAG REPRESENTATIVES The Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management Mr. Cyrell Wagunda today met officials from the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) led by Deputy Director Audit, Mr. Fred Abuga and SDPIAM'S Heads of Departments at the Treasury Building. The meeting discussed an audit report following a one month auditing exercise on the Department's use and management of public resources in line with the Public Audit Act. In his address, PS Wagunda appreciated the Auditing exercise as a sure way of verifying compliance with the accounting required standards. He appreciated significant milestones of the Department and outlined key targets set for achieving in the FY2026/2027. Also in attendance were Secretary Pensions Mr. Michael Kagika, Secretary Administration Dr. Bahati Mwita, Director of Public Procurement Mr. Eric Korir and senior officials. #SDPIAMDELIVERS

PPP COMMITTEE DELIBERATES FINANCING KEY PROJECTS FOR KENYA PORTS AND MEGA DAMS CONSTRUCTION The Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Investments and Assets Management Mr. Cyrell Wagunda today participated in a high level Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Committee meeting which deliberated the financing of key priority projects and programs to be undertaken through the framework. The Committee was chaired by the PS for the National Treasury Dr. Chris Kiptoo and attended by other members among the PS for Roads Eng. Joseph Mbugua (attended virtually), Macharia Taki alongside others. The PS for Transport Mr. Mohamed Daghar alongside the Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Mr. William Ruto presented a proposal for the construction of additional berths at Mombasa Port to enhance KPA's cargo handling capacity. PS Daghar underscored the need for the ambitious project which is set to assume command as the leading docking hub not only in the region but across the continent. The PS for Irrigation CPA. Ephantus Kimotho presented a proposal by his State Department to construct mega dams in various parts of the country among them Baringo, Isiolo and Samburu counties for both hydropower generation and provide clean water for irrigation and domestic use. The Government is keen to inject private capital to undertake major infrastructure projects without burdening Kenyans with additional taxes or foreign borrowing.

PS WAGUNDA ATTENDS HIGH-LEVEL PPP COMMITTEE MEETING The Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management Mr. Cyrell Wagunda has attended a high-level Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Committee meeting chaired by the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury Dr. Chris Kiptoo. The aim of the Committee meeting was to deliberate on the funding of various commercially viable projects and programmes set to be executed under the PPP framework. Other Committee Members present included Principal Secretary for Roads Eng. Joseph Mbugua, Mr. Macharia Taki alongside others. The sitting attracted leaders from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) among them Principal Secretaries CPA Ephantus Kimotho (Irrigation) and Mr. Mohamed Daghar (Transport) together with a delegation from their respective State Departments and Corporations.

PS WAGUNDA PARTICIPATES IN ISSUANCE OF SECOND TRANCHE OF NYOTA FUND The Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management Mr. Cyrell Wagunda joined Cabinet Secretaries Mr. Migos Ogamba (Education) and Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), Principal Secretary for Social Protection Mr. Joseph Motari, Solicitor General Hon. Shadrack Mose as well as other national and county leaders for the disbursement of NYOTA Fund at Kisii National Polytechnic, Kisii County. The forum brought together over 8,234 youths drawn from Kisii, Nyamira and Migori who were issued with Sh22,000 each and Sh3,000 being savings. Altogether, the youths from the three counties cumulatively pocketed Sh205,850,000 as a boost for business startups after a similar disbursement was made early this year. Additionally, 2,154 youths from the three counties received their first disbursement in a move aimed at creating jobs and sustainable economic independence. PS Wagunda urged the beneficiaries to embrace public procurement saying 30 per cent of all government procurement is reserved for youths, women and people with disabilities (PWDs).