Kenya's revenue collection in July plummeted by Sh25.1 billion, falling short of its target and contributing to a widening fiscal deficit. This highlights the nation's ongoing struggle with fiscal strain amidst increasing expenditure pressures.

• In July, government revenue collected was Sh212.6 billion, missing the Sh237.7 billion target.
• The National Treasury projects a total revenue of Sh3.32 trillion for the 2025/26 financial year, with an overall fiscal deficit of Sh900.9 billion (4.7 percent of GDP).
• The deficit will be financed through Sh287.4 billion in foreign borrowing and Sh613.5 billion in domestic financing.