The National Treasury is increasing fees for government services accessed via the eCitizen platform, with charges now set to range up to Ksh100 per service.

• The new fee structure, introduced under the Public Finance Management (e-Citizen System Management) Regulations, 2026, replaces a flat Ksh50 fee.
• This move by Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, aims to cover system maintenance and the costs of over 30,000 services.
• Fees are tiered based on service cost, with the highest charges applicable to services exceeding Ksh100,000, such as stamp duty and title transfer fees.

The National Treasury has unveiled substantial funding for higher education in the 2026/27 budget, significantly increasing support for students. This allocation aims to bolster access to university and technical training programs across Kenya.

• Ksh56.7 billion has been allocated to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), a notable increase from the previous fiscal year.
• The National Treasury, led by Treasury CS John Mbadi, is overseeing these significant allocations.
• Education is the largest funded sector in the budget at Ksh668.3 billion, demonstrating the government's commitment to the sector and supporting the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

The National Treasury has allocated Ksh50.6 billion to the Affordable Housing Units project for the 2026/2027 financial year, a significant decrease from previous years.

• The allocation represents a 22% decrease from the Ksh64.5 billion allocated in the previous financial year.
• This project is a key initiative of President William Ruto, aiming to address housing problems in informal settlements.
• Concerns about the reduction arise amid recent complaints from Affordable Housing interns regarding late stipend payments.