Professionals challenged to attract private investment in Kenya's water and food security projects

Professionals challenged to attract private investment in Kenya's water and food security projects

PS Ephantus Kimotho challenged Kenyan professionals to attract private investment and develop bankable projects to boost water, food and energy security.

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Kenyan professionals have been challenged to attract private investment and develop viable projects to help the country address its water, food and energy security needs.

Principal Secretary (PS) for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho said professionals must look beyond their individual areas of expertise and work collectively to translate government policies into practical development interventions.

He made the remarks during the 43rd edition of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) Annual Seminar in Mombasa, which runs from November 9 to 13, 2026.

The seminar is being held under the theme Advancing Trust and Credibility in a Changing World and brings together professionals to discuss the changing role of professional institutions in promoting public confidence, accountability and sustainable development.

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Kimotho emphasised the importance of building collaborative professional networks that bring together different areas of expertise to address Kenya's development challenges.

He noted that achieving water, food and energy security would require professionals to mobilise private sector resources, strengthen investment partnerships and develop viable, bankable projects capable…

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