Budget Policy Statement Stories

Senators reject Treasury’s Sh405 billion allocation for counties, demand Sh465 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Governors have been pushing for at least Sh547 billion as their equitable share, arguing that anything less would hinder service delivery.

Counties risk penalties over Sh91.2 billion unpaid pension deductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

Despite the Treasury forming a task force last year to address the growing pension arrears, the debt continues to rise.

Treasury under pressure to explain unresolved Sh17.23 billion three-decade debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

The Commission on Revenue Allocation has called for transparency on why the debt, incurred before 1997, remains unsettled.

National Treasury officials fail to explain Sh73 billion budget gap
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 21, 2025

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...

Government breaches law by using Sh467.6 billion from borrowed loans for salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The revelation underscores the cash flow pressures the government faced leading up to the 2024 tax proposals that triggered countrywide protests.

Kenya to issue first Sh65bn sustainability-linked bond by June to address annual budget deficit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

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.

Cabinet approves Sh4.2 trillion budget for 2025/26 amid fiscal adjustments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

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...

Fresh row looms among MPs as senators demand involvement in budget-making
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina supported the proposal, saying the Senate is committed to strengthening devolution by ensuring counties receive adequate...

Treasury cuts tax revenue target by Sh93 billion amid economic slowdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

Despite these changes, no expenditure cuts have been announced for the current fiscal year, raising concerns that the budget deficit could increase by...

State to introduce standardised rules for leasing public assets to boost revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

Kenya first adopted leasing as an alternative to outright asset acquisition, starting with vehicles to address resource gaps

Counties to join Treasury’s single account system as state streamlines management of public funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Under the TSA system, public funds will be managed more centrally, reducing idle balances in various accounts held by government agencies and counties...

Treasury projects Sh4.49 trillion budget for 2025/26 financial year
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The largest share of the National Government’s allocation goes to the Executive, which is set to receive Sh2.68 trillion, accounting for 59.8 per cent...

MPs want time to review budget policy statement extended by seven days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

The amendment, introduced by Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei, seeks to modify Section 25(7) of the PFM Act.

Kenya to host International Vaccine Institute headquarters - CS Nakhumicha
Yunis Dekow  |  Feb 22, 2024

CS Nakhumicha underlined Nairobi's commitment to vaccine manufacturing and its ambition to become a regional hub for specialized health products and t...

Prepare for fresh wave of taxes, Azimio warns
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 22, 2024

They urged Kenyans to prepare for a new wave of taxation if the government gets its way in the BPS that is before parliament.

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