Cabinet Approves Landmark Bills, Projects and Reforms in Key Policy Session

Kenya’s Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto, has approved a series of major policy measures and national projects aimed at advancing economic growth, social equity, and governance reforms.

The decisions, reached during a Cabinet meeting held at State House Nairobi, cut across critical sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure, energy, youth development, and national security.

Healthcare and Religious Sector Reforms
Among the headline approvals is the Quality Healthcare Bill, 2025, which seeks to streamline healthcare delivery by sealing administrative loopholes that have enabled fraud in the sector. The Cabinet also approved Post-Shakahola Reforms, including the establishment of a legal framework for self-regulation of religious institutions, creation of a Religious Affairs Commission, and rollout of civic education to curb religious extremism.

Economic and Infrastructure Development
To boost economic momentum, the Cabinet approved a KSh64.2 billion disbursement through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund, targeting the settlement of pending bills and the acceleration of ongoing road projects.

A separate approval granted the partial divestiture of select state corporations via the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), intended to enhance efficiency and unlock commercial value.

Energy and Electrification
In the energy sector, the Cabinet greenlit Phase III of the Last Mile Connectivity Project, which will see 180,500 new electricity connections across households, schools, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially in counties with low electricity access.

Additionally, the Olkaria VII Geothermal project will be scaled up to add 80.3 MW to the national grid by 2027, in a move expected to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and power growing industrial and electric vehicle (EV) demand.

Youth Empowerment and National Events
The Cabinet also approved the NYOTA Project, which aims to reach 820,000 youth through training and entrepreneurship programs. It includes 90,000 paid on-the-job training opportunities, each with a KSh60,000 stipend, and will launch in August 2025.

Governance and Devolution
In a historic move, the management of Amboseli National Park has been officially transferred to Kajiado County, under a new co-management model designed to empower local communities and ensure environmental sustainability.

The Cabinet also endorsed reforms to the Presidential Pardon system under Article 133 of the Constitution, introducing a more transparent and accountable framework for granting pardons.

Lastly, as Kenya prepares to host its first major continental football tournament in over four decades, the Cabinet approved security measures and venue certifications for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), reinforcing Kenya’s readiness for the international spotlight.