The Kenyan government, represented by Budget Cabinet Secretary Mbadi, has unveiled a Sh30 billion revenue plan for the 2025 budget without introducing new taxes, following public protests against the prior tax proposals.

• The 2025 Finance Bill aims to generate revenue through reforms and improved compliance rather than tax increases.
• Mbadi emphasized the need for fairness in the tax system, noting a significant rise in tax expenditures from Sh393.1 billion in 2022 to Sh510.6 billion in 2023.
• Customs measures include reduced duty rates on tea packaging materials and wheat, alongside tax incentives designed to support local industries and housing initiatives.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has called for fiscal prudence in Kenya, warning of rising public debt and its implications for economic stability during the presentation of the 2025/2026 national budget estimates.

• Kenya's public debt has surpassed Sh10 trillion, limiting the government's ability to borrow further.
• Mbadi emphasized the need for strategic planning and discipline in public spending to avoid a fiscal crisis.
• The budget aims to balance revenue generation with economic growth, incorporating feedback from public consultations.

The government of Kenya is set to implement a unified human resource management system and review public service allowances to control the growing wage bill and ensure fiscal sustainability.

• Deadline: The unified HR management system will be rolled out by July 2025.
• Key person: John Mbadi, Treasury Cabinet Secretary, announced the plans in Parliament.
• Goal: To enhance transparency and accountability while managing the public service compensation bill effectively.

The education sector in Kenya has received a substantial boost in the 2025/2026 national budget, with a total allocation of Sh702.7 billion, while funding for agriculture has seen a significant reduction.

• Sh702.7 billion allocated to the education sector, the highest in the budget
• John Mbadi, Treasury Cabinet Secretary, emphasizes education as essential for national development
• Agriculture funding decreased by 20.1% to Sh47.6 billion, despite its importance for food security