Parliament announces public hearings on Sh4.78 trillion budget policy paper
The budget estimates for the 2026/27 financial year were submitted to Parliament on April 30, 2026, and subsequently referred to the Budget and Appropriations Committee for review and reporting. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee is holding public hearings in 16 counties to gather input on the proposed Sh4.78 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
- The proposed budget totals Sh4.78 trillion.
- The National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee is leading the hearings.
- Public input is being sought in various counties from May 13-15, with written submissions due by May 25.
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National Assembly opens public participation on Sh4.78 trillion budget - May 2026
The National Assembly has initiated public hearings on Kenya's proposed Sh4.78 trillion budget for 2026/27, taking the consultative process to 16 counties from May 13 to May 15. The Budget and Appropriations Committee is gathering input across these counties on the budget estimates. This massive budget allocation comes as Kenyan workers will see wage adjustments following the formalization of a 12% increase in general minimum wages and a 15% increase for agricultural workers, signed by Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua to cushion Kenyans from rising cost of living.
