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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
June 11, 2026
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Budget 2026: Creative economy, digital infrastructure receive Ksh8.6 billion
The government has allocated Ksh8.6 billion to accelerate Kenya’s digital transformation agenda and support the growth of the country’s creative economy, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced during the reading of the 2026/27 Budget on June 11. Presenting the budget..
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Kenya's 2026/27 Budget, announced by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on June 11, earmarks Ksh8.6 billion to boost the nation's digital transformation and creative economy.
- Total allocation for the creative economy and digital infrastructure: Ksh8.6 billion
- Key figure: Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi
- Focus areas include expanding digital access, strengthening connectivity, and fostering youth employment in emerging sectors, with a specific Ksh2 billion committed to the NextGen initiative for youth internships.
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