“Public Private Partnership (PPP)” as a Service
PPP & Transaction Advisory Partnership
Afritrade Consulting Group’s PPP & Transaction Advisory Partnership is the specialist engine behind some of East Africa’s most complex and high-value public-private partnership programmes. From Government-to-Government (G-to-G) frameworks to multilateral-backed SEZ investments, the partnership delivers end-to-end advisory across the full project lifecycle — from feasibility and structuring through to financial close and implementation support.
What the Partnership Does
PPP Structuring
Transaction Advisory
Regulatory & Compliance
PPP Structuring
Full PPP framework design: G-to-G, leasing, concession & joint venture models — aligned to Kenya’s PPP Act 2021 and multilateral standards.
Transaction Advisory
Financial modelling, feasibility studies, risk assessment, sensitivity analysis, VfM assessments, and bid preparation for complex infrastructure deals.
Regulatory & Compliance
SEZ licensing (SEZA/EPZA), PPP Directorate engagement, KRA Customs Area advisory, EPRA IPP/solar licensing, and full governance compliance.
Key PPP Advisory Credentials
Active Mandate: USD 9B+ Portfolio
AfriTrade advised on the feasibility of undertaking the Rivetex/Vistari SEZ project under the PPP arrangement; including the leasing arrangement under the PPP Act 2021.
AfriTrade advising on the viability of setting up a component of the Coastal Integrated Industrial Park (Dongo Kundu SEZ) through a PPP arrangement.
AfriTrade is advising and structuring ARISE IIP’s proposed solar power project at Vipingo SEZ under a PPP arrangement — anchored on IPP/PIP policy alignment under Kenya’s PPP Act.
Why Partner with Afritrade’s PPP Partnership
Proven Track Record
Formally contracted by ARISE IIP and Afreximbank on Kenya’s flagship industrial programmes — delivering results at the negotiating table.
End-to-End Expertise
From feasibility and PPP structuring to regulatory compliance, financial close, and post-close implementation — full lifecycle support.
Pan-African Reach
Deep Kenya market knowledge combined with pan-African coverage — the only advisory firm active across all four of Kenya’s ARISE IIP SEZs.
Capabilities — PPP Advisory Services
| Service Area | Description |
|---|---|
| PPP & G-to-G Structuring | Design and structure G-to-G & PPP frameworks aligned to Kenya PPP Act 2021, multilateral agency requirements, and investor expectations. |
| Feasibility Studies | Technical, financial & legal viability analysis with data-backed go/no-go recommendations covering project assumptions, demand analysis & scenario planning. |
| Financial Modelling | Dynamic, bankable financial models capturing costs, revenues, risk variables, debt/equity structures, and long-term project outcomes. |
| Risk Assessment & Mitigation | Systematic identification, evaluation & mitigation of PPP financial, regulatory & execution risks to maximise investor returns and programme resilience. |
| Transaction Structuring | Optimal allocation of risk, incentives & commercial terms across public and private stakeholders to achieve sustainable and bankable project structures. |
| Value for Money (VfM) Analysis | Rigorous cost-benefit assessment comparing PPP delivery against traditional public procurement — quantifying risk transfer, efficiency gains & long-term fiscal impact. |
| Bid Preparation & Support | Competitive, compliant PPP & leasing bid preparation aligned to project objectives, regulatory requirements, and best-practice procurement standards. |
| Sensitivity & Scenario Analysis | Stress-testing financial outcomes against variable changes in costs, revenues, interest rates & macro conditions to ensure robust project assumptions. |
| ARISE IIP / Afreximbank Advisory | Programme structuring & implementing agency advisory for Afreximbank-backed ARISE IIP industrial park initiatives across Kenya’s national SEZ network. |
| SEZ Licensing & EPZA Compliance | Full SEZ Developer, Operator & Enterprise licence advisory including SEZA certification, EPZA regulatory compliance & KRA onsite Customs Area establishment. |
| EPRA Solar & IPP Advisory | EPRA generation licence advisory, KPLC PPA structuring & solar plant setup under IPP/PIP frameworks — including Vipingo, Rivetex & Naivasha SEZ. |
| Leasing & PPA Arrangements | Structuring of leasing arrangements under the PPP Act 2021 & Power Purchase Agreements aligned to EPRA regulations and investor requirements. |
PPP Portfolio — East Africa & Horn of Africa
| Project | Location | Value | AfriTrade PPP Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vipingo SEZ | Kilifi County | USD 3B | PPP & G-to-G structuring; ARISE IIP forum advisory; EPRA solar IPP/PIP licensing; SEZ developer advisory |
| Naivasha SEZ (Great Rift Industrial Park) |
Nakuru County | USD 2.5B | Contracted by ARISE IIP to structure PPP framework; bid preparation; financial modelling; EPRA solar advisory |
| Dongo Kundu SEZ (Coast Integrated Industrial Park) |
Mombasa County | USD 2B | G-to-G & PPP structuring; ARISE IIP advisory; viability of PPP component under PPP Act 2021 |
| Rivetex / Vistari SEZ | Eldoret, Uasin Gishu | Textile Hub | PPP feasibility under PPP Act 2021; leasing arrangement advisory; SEZ licensing; EPRA solar plant advisory |
| World Bank Somalia ICT | Somalia | National | Lead legal · PPP structures, SPVs & subsidies for national fibre connectivity programme |
