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May 7, 2026
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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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