Industry Analysis

The sector of Energy, Infrastructure and ICT (EII) has nine sub-sectors namely: Infrastructure; Transport; Shipping and Maritime; Housing and Urban Development; Public Works; Information Communication Technology and Innovation; Broadcasting and Telecommunications; Energy and Petroleum &  Mining. The Sector aims at providing efficient, affordable and reliable infrastructure and ICT services which are critical for socio-economic transformation articulated in the Third Medium Term Plan (MTP III) 2018-2022 of the Kenya Vision 2030 and the Post Covid19 Recovery Strategy. 

The specific objective for this report is to analyze the budget performance for the sector for the period 2018/19 to 2020/2021 and give an overview of the project and their corresponding financial implications for the period 2022/23 to 2024/2025. The report is also intended to guide in allocation of resources in the Medium Term in line with the sector resource requirements.

This sector will continue to implement of the Big Four plan and Vision 2030 projects e.g.affordable housing, manufacturing, Universal health coverage and food security. The key vision 2030 project being implemented are LAPSSET, Last mile connectivity, Street Lighting among others. These projects require huge capital outlay and if little funding trend continues then they will not be completed.

The Sector continues to support implementation of the “Big Four” agenda which include; Affordable Housing, Universal Health Coverage, Manufacturing and Food Security and Nutrition. The sector also The Housing & Urban Development and Public Works sub-sectors are implementing the affordable housing programme while the rest of the sub sectors are providing the requisite infrastructure and services.In implementation of the Third Medium-

Term Plan, the Sector will continue to focus on the following key result areas; Strengthening policy, legal and institutional framework; Enhancing 

quality service delivery, improving the quality of infrastructure and minerals value addition while protecting the environment as a national asset. The Sector will continue to partner with the private sector through Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and other stakeholders to fast-track the implementation of planned projects. In the long run, the Sector will provide sustainable infrastructure facilities which will support the reduction of cost of doing business leading to 

increased investments and competitiveness.

The Energy, Infrastructure and ICT Sector has been faced with the issue of inadequate funding which has resulted into non completion of earmarked project which would have otherwise been contributed in the growth of the economy.  Specifically inadequate access to affordable and decent urban housing coupled with rapid urbanization has led to mushrooming of informal settlements that are characterized by poor living conditions, inadequate infrastructure, inefficient connectivity, insecurity and poor sanitation.

The report is organized in six (6) chapters; Chapter one outlines the background of the sector providing the vision and mission statements, the strategic goals and objectives, and the mandates of the sub-sectors and roles of stakeholders. Chapter two (2) provides programme and Energy, Infrastructure 

and ICT Sector Working Group Report, 2022/23-2024/25 MTEF Period 13 performance review for the 2018/19-

2020/21 MTEF period, while Chapter three (3) outlines the medium term priorities and financial plan for the MTEF period 2022/23 -

2024/25. The cross-sector linkages, emerging issues and challenges are outlined in Chapter four (4). Chapter five (5) provides a summary of key findings of the report while chapter six (6) prioritizes the key recommendations for the sector.