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June 11, 2026

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Budget: Treasury bets Sh261bn on transport to unlock Kenya's economic arteries

Budget: Treasury bets Sh261bn on transport to unlock Kenya's economic arteries

Treasury proposes Sh261bn for transport in FY2026/27 budget; Sh220.4bn for roads, Sh38.4bn for railways, Sh582m for Nairobi Bus Rapid Transport Project..

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Kenya's Treasury has allocated a significant portion of the 2026-2027 budget to transport infrastructure, aiming to boost economic activity.

Sh261 billion has been earmarked for transport, with a substantial Sh220.4 billion dedicated to roads.
The proposal was presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi before the National Assembly on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The roads budget prioritizes maintenance (Sh118.1 billion), construction (Sh44.3 billion), and rehabilitation (Sh58 billion), despite a backlog of unpaid contractor invoices.

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