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June 10, 2026
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Mbadi's Sh4.8tr budget raises taxes fears amid economic stress

Mbadi's Sh4.8tr budget raises taxes fears amid economic stress

Treasury CS John Mbadi will this afternoon step up to deliver a budget statement amid a storm of economic shocks threatening to cripple the economy but also pushback by Kenyans. ..

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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is set to present a Sh4.8 trillion budget statement today, presenting fears of increased taxes for Kenyans already facing economic hardship.

  • The proposed budget amounts to a staggering Sh4.8 trillion.
  • The key figure involved is Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
  • The presentation is scheduled for June 12, 2025, in Nairobi, amid significant economic challenges.

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