Treasury defends Ksh4.78T budget as MPs call for revenue reforms

The Budget and Appropriations Committee has engaged Treasury officials led by CS John Mbadi on the FY 2026/27 Budget Estimates...

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The Kenyan Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, defended the FY 2026/27 budget of Ksh4.78 trillion before the Budget and Appropriations Committee, amidst MPs' calls for revenue reforms.

The proposed budget projects a fiscal deficit of Ksh1.111 trillion (5.3% of GDP).
Key figures involved include Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Committee Chair Samuel Atandi.
Concerns were raised regarding revenue projections, the Social Health Authority's (SHA) enrolment and premium payments, pending bills, and the effectiveness of the Electronic Government Procurement (EGP) system.

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