Parliamentary Budget Office Stories
Experts note that the investment slowdown over the past decade has been driven by reduced demand for transport equipment, machinery, and ICT equipment...
One document puts the total budget at Sh4.263 trillion, while another states it as Sh4.336 trillion, creating a Sh73 billion gap that officials failed...
The extension, 14 days for the BPS and 10 days for the Debt Management Strategy, was necessitated by the lapse in the committee’s term, which delayed...
The Teachers Service Commission has been allocated Sh17 billion, making it the largest recipient of the additional funds.
Counties with the highest amounts of unspent funds include Kisii, which has Sh3.46 billion sitting idle in the CRF account, while its development fund...
The revelation underscores the cash flow pressures the government faced leading up to the 2024 tax proposals that triggered countrywide protests.
Education has received the highest increase, with an extra Sh48.58 billion allocated across higher education, basic education, and vocational training...
The supplementary budget, tabled in the National Assembly, increases Kenya's total budget for the financial year ending June to Sh3.56 trillion from S...
Treasury data shows that Nairobi, Kisii, and Mombasa were among the worst performers, spending significantly less on development projects.
The external auditors told MPs that they are unable to verify whether the revenue declared by the county government is accurate.
With revenue collection falling short of expectations, Treasury's decision to review its budget projections for the 2025-2026 fiscal year reflects the...
With rising enrolment numbers, the government has been struggling to meet the full costs on time, leading to deficits in the national exams body.
If Kenya meets its sustainability targets, the cost of repaying the bond remains lower, while failure to do so could result in higher coupon payments.
The widening gap between revenue and spending means the fiscal deficit is expected to rise to 5.7 per cent of GDP in 2025-26.
The Draft Tolling Policy suggests that roads with additional lanes, enhanced safety features, or facilities improving motorists' experience could also...
The approval comes amid economic disruptions caused by civil protests in mid-2024, which led to the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024. The Bill had...
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina supported the proposal, saying the Senate is committed to strengthening devolution by ensuring counties receive adequate...
Nyakang’o said her office is scrutinising the accounts to determine when they were opened, who manages them, and their intended purpose.
Despite these changes, no expenditure cuts have been announced for the current fiscal year, raising concerns that the budget deficit could increase by...
