Judiciary gets Sh30.38 billion in 2026/27 budget, up from Sh27.8 billion

President William Ruto being welcomed by Chief Justice Martha Koome during the opening of Supreme Court @12 Conference at Supreme Court, Nairobi on November 4, 2024. (Photo: PCS)

By Carolyne Kubwa
Thursday, June 11, 2026

The Judiciary's allocation represents an increase of Sh2.58 billion from last year's budget and reflects continued government investment in the justice sector.

The Judiciary has been allocated Sh30.38 billion in the 2026/27 financial year budget, marking an increase from the Sh27.8 billion it received in the previous fiscal year, as the government moves to strengthen the administration of justice amid growing case backlogs and operational demands.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the allocation on Thursday while presenting the national government's proposed Sh4.82 trillion spending plan before Parliament.

The Judiciary's allocation represents an increase of Sh2.58 billion from last year's budget and reflects continued government investment in the justice sector. However, the funding falls significantly short of the institution's stated needs, leaving a substantial financing gap that could affect the implementation of key reforms and service delivery programmes.

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"This funding will enable the administration of justice and support the continued functioning of the Judiciary," Mbadi said.

Separately, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), which is responsible for the recruitment, discipline and welfare of judicial officers, has sought an independent allocation of Sh1.783 billion from Parliament to enable it to execute its constitutional mandate effectively.

The Judiciary's increased allocation continues a trend witnessed in the previous financial year when funding rose from Sh24.7 billion to Sh27.8 billion, a Sh3.1 billion increase aimed at strengthening court operations and expanding access to justice.

Other institutions within the justice and accountability sector also received allocations in the new budget. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) was allocated Sh7billion and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Sh5.1 billion.