Roads dominate development budget in Treasury estimates

William Ruto’s 2026/27 budget plans heavily prioritise roads, which will take 21% of development spending as he moves to deliver infrastructure pledges ahead of the 2027 elections...

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The Kenyan government's 2026/27 development budget will heavily prioritize the roads sector, with the State Department for Roads receiving the largest allocation to fulfill pre-election promises.

The roads sector is set to receive Sh176.9 billion out of the total Sh840.6 billion development budget.
This significant investment is driven by President William Ruto's administration aiming to deliver on promises before the 2027 general elections.
The draft budget estimates indicate a strong focus on infrastructure development within the upcoming fiscal year.

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