News
Education takes centre stage with Sh702.7 billion budget boost
This is an increase of Sh44.5 billion from the Sh656.6 billion allocated in the 2024–25 budget and continues a steady rise in education funding.
National Treasury
Business
State sets aside Sh229 billion for settling verified debts
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, while reading the budget statement in Parliament, said the allocation follows a detailed review process by a committee formed in September 2023 to assess pending claims.
News
Public asked to submit budget proposals ahead of June 12 reading
Mbadi said the National Treasury is collecting views from the public to help shape key economic and tax decisions in the upcoming budget.
Business
Treasury imposes new transparency rules to reform PPPs
The circular demands that contracting authorities publicly announce the receipt of any PIP within 14 days.
News
Counties face strain despite state support
Counties remain trapped in a financial struggle despite billions of shillings pumped into them since 2013.
Education and Career
Alarm as Government allocates zero for national exams
This has triggered panic among parents and leaders, who now fear that families might be forced to shoulder the cost of exam registration for learners in public schools.
News
PS Kiptoo calls on Kenyans to embrace new taxes
Kiptoo urged Kenyans to brace for "minor" adjustments to taxes if the government moves forward with this approach.
Business
Payment hope for 65,627 bills as State scrutinizes Sh518bn debt
The State has been under pressure to ensure that only legitimate bills are approved for payment.
Business
State plans early exits ahead of parastatal mergers
The merger will lead to the dissolution of nine corporations.
News
Budget clash as Treasury slashes Parliament's Sh7 billion boost
Lawmakers had amended the 2025/26 Budget Policy Statement to raise Parliament’s allocation from Sh42.4 billion to Sh49.4 billion.
Business
Finance Bill 2025 seeks threefold hike in tax on employee welfare benefits
The Treasury has proposed raising the tax rate on fringe benefits by over three-fold, from the current rate to a flat 30%.
Business
Removal of tax on eggs, onions, and potatoes set to lower prices
Through the Finance Bill, 2025, the National Treasury has recommended the removal of the 25% duty that has been levied on these popular food items.