The Kenyan government is defending its fiscal strategy, acknowledging a significant budget deficit but asserting it is gradually declining. Alternative financing measures are being introduced to bridge the fiscal gap.

• The national budget deficit, estimated to exceed Sh500 billion, is a major concern but is reportedly coming down compared to last year.
• Key figures defending the strategy include Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Saku MP Dido Rasso, with input from Minority leaders like Suna East MP Junet Mohammed.
• The government is relying on mechanisms like the National Infrastructure Fund to finance projects off-budget and is emphasizing continued delivery on promises in education, health, housing, and infrastructure.