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Ruto signs Finance Bill 2026 into law after parliamentary approval
The law is tied to the Sh4.8 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which the government aims to finance through the measures outlined in the Bill.
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Treasury bets big on young Kenyans in Sh20 billion empowerment drive
The National Youth Service has been allocated Sh12.5 billion, while the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme will receive Sh4.9 billion. The Youth Employment Support Programme has...
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Mbadi links inflation rise to global oil shock as prices climb to 6.7 per cent
Mbadi pointed to ongoing interventions aimed at shielding households from fuel-related shocks, including stabilisation measures introduced in April 2026.
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CS Mbadi arrives in style at Parliament ahead of Sh4.84 trillion Budget reading
John Mbadi arrived at Parliament Buildings with a marked budget vehicle and security escort ahead of the 3pm Budget reading for 2026/27, where he is expected to present Sh4.84 trillion spending.
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CS Mbadi: Kenyans were heard before 2026/27 budget was finalised
According to the CS, the budget-making process was designed to ensure that public views were not only collected but also considered before final decisions were made.
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MPs question zero funding for Tourism Agencies in new budget plan
MPs argued that leaving out the agencies could slow down marketing efforts aimed at attracting international visitors and weaken key support services in the industry.
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New Finance Bill targets gamblers, mobile phones and scrap metal traders
Among those set to benefit are kidney patients after Treasury proposed VAT exemptions on dialysers and related medical supplies used in dialysis treatment. The move is expected to lower the cost of treatment fo...
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State House requests extra Sh9.17bn to close budget gap
State House Comptroller warned that the current budget would not support key projects, programmes, and operations essential to State House’s mandate.
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Gender Department seeks Sh1.3bn boost over funding shortfall in 2026 budget
The Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe warned that the current budget ceiling will not be sufficient to support key initiatives, including the establishment of safe centres for survivors of gender-based violenc...