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March 14, 2026
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Kenya seeks Ksh 247M budget increase for Environment and Climate Programs

Kenya seeks Ksh 247M budget increase for Environment and Climate Programs

The State Department for Environment and Climate Change has proposed a Ksh 247 million increase in its recurrent budget for the 2025/26 financial year to support operations, settle legal obligations, and strengthen environmental programs...

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Kenya's State Department for Environment and Climate Change is requesting a Ksh 247 million budget increase for the 2025/26 financial year to bolster environmental programs, despite a projected decrease in development funding.

  • The requested increase of Ksh 247 million is primarily for recurrent expenses, including operations, legal obligations, and transfers to NETFUND.
  • The proposal was presented by Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Dr. Eng. Festus Ngeno.
  • A significant reduction of Ksh 231 million is anticipated for the development budget, potentially impacting crucial projects like the Kenya Gold Mercury-Free Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Project.

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