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June 11, 2026
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Govt to introduce Planning Bill 2026 to align budgets with development plans

Govt to introduce Planning Bill 2026 to align budgets with development plans

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the proposed legislation will provide a legal framework for national planning, addressing what he described as a longstanding gap in Kenya’s public finance system. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Kenyan government is set to introduce the Planning Bill 2026 to create a legal framework for national planning and ensure budgets are aligned with development objectives.

  • The National Government plans to spend Sh4.82 trillion in the 2026/27 financial year.
  • Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi highlighted the absence of specific legislation for national planning.
  • The new bill aims to improve public spending and fiscal discipline amid ongoing austerity measures and projected budget deficit of Sh1.17 trillion.

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