The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Eng. Kepha Seda as the new Director General of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Directorate under the National Treasury.
His appointment follows an extensive interview process conducted by the PSC, the body mandated by the Constitution to hire State officers.
Eng. Seda becomes the third Director General, succeeding Eng. Stanley Kamau and Kirigwa. He assumes office on April 1, 2025, after emerging as the top candidate among 20 shortlisted applicants.
Until his appointment, Eng. Seda was in charge of PPP Construction at the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), where he played a pivotal role in shaping Kenya’s PPP strategy.
With over 22 years of experience—14 of them at KeNHA—he has been a key architect in the establishment of the KeNHA PPP directorate and the PPP tolling framework, which is currently under review for Cabinet approval.
Kenya’s PPP framework has been instrumental in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy and roads sectors.
These projects have strengthened the country’s economy and enhanced its resilience, moving Kenya closer to achieving its full economic potential.
The Nairobi Expressway and Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway are some of the flagship PPP projects that Eng. Seda helped spearhead, ensuring their smooth execution.
However, PPPs also come with fiscal risks, and the Government of Kenya recognizes the need to monitor and manage these risks effectively.
While a fiscal risk statement is included annually in the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) each February, it has not fully captured risks associated with PPPs.
Under Eng. Seda’s leadership, the PPP Directorate is expected to enhance risk assessment frameworks to ensure that PPP projects remain financially sustainable while continuing to attract private sector investment.
His appointment is expected to bolster Kenya’s PPP framework, drive efficiency in major infrastructure projects, and ensure robust fiscal risk management, strengthening the country’s long-term economic development agenda.
