National Assembly opens public participation on Sh4.78 trillion budget
The National Assembly has launched public hearings on Kenya's Sh4.78 trillion budget for 2026/27, taking the exercise to 16 counties in a three-day window starting Wednesday, May 13...
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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, submitted to Parliament on April 30, is under review by the Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi.
- The hearings are mandated by Articles 118 and 221 of the Constitution, emphasizing citizen involvement in legislation and budget-making.
- The public is also invited to submit written memoranda by 5 p.m. on May 25, as the nation grapples with concerns over public debt and taxation.
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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.
