Treasury allocates Sh23bn to bolster governance and anti-graft efforts in 2025/26 budget
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the funds aim to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability across the public service.
The National Treasury has set aside Sh23 billion in the 2025/26 budget to enhance governance and intensify the fight against corruption.
Presenting the estimates to Parliament, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the funds aim to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability across the public service.
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“The allocations are to enhance good governance, intensify the fight against corruption, and entrench accountability in service delivery,” Mbadi said as he read the statement before the house.
A total of Sh4.5 billion has been allocated to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
“I have also proposed Sh4.5 billion for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions," the Treasury boss stated.
Going further, the Treasury has also allocated Sh5.3 billion to the State Law Office, and Sh8.7 billion for the Office of the Auditor-General.
Compared to the 2024/25 financial year, the EACC has received an increase from Sh4.2 billion to Sh4.5 billion, while the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has increased from Sh4 billion to Sh4.5 billion.
The State Law Office has received a reduced allocation, down from Sh6.9 billion last year to Sh5.3 billion.
The Office of the Auditor-General has maintained its previous funding at Sh8.7 billion.
Improve governance and oversight
Mbadi said these allocations are part of a wider plan to improve governance and oversight, restore public confidence in institutions, and support the delivery of justice.
President William Ruto, in April 2025, referred the Conflict of Interest Bill 2025 back to Parliament for reconsideration on key issues of integrity and corruption measures.
Ruto urged the parliamentarians to review the Bill to set high standards for accountability, integrity, and anti-corruption measures.
“In my opinion, it doesn't meet the threshold of the expectation of the people of Kenya. As public servants, we can not afford to carry the baggage of self-interest into public service, and we must take accountability with the seriousness it deserves,” said Ruto.
The president noted that the Bill had largely addressed the issue of conflict of interest, calling for amendments to strengthen its provisions on transparency, integrity, and good governance.
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