State agencies not left out in Sh4.8 trillion budget as gov't boosts anti-corruption efforts
“These allocations will intensify anti-corruption efforts and reinforce public sector integrity,” Mbadi said...
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Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has presented the 2026-27 budget, allocating significant funds to state agencies, particularly bolstering anti-corruption efforts.
- The proposed budget includes a total of Sh50 billion for Parliament and Sh30.4 billion for the Judiciary.
- Key anti-corruption bodies receiving substantial allocations are the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) with Sh5.1 billion and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) with Sh7 billion.
- The budget also prioritizes water and environment initiatives, with Sh51.5 billion for water and sewerage infrastructure, and significant funding for forest conservation and climate action.
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EACC Engages Youth in Anti-Corruption Efforts - June 2026
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is actively engaging with youth and students to combat corruption, emphasizing the importance of integrity in national development. Kenyan anti-graft officials are urging university students to lead the fight against corruption, emphasizing that dishonesty and academic fraud threaten national progress. This call was made during the launch of an Ethics and Integrity club at Mount Kenya University (MKU). Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has allocated significant funds to state agencies, particularly bolstering anti-corruption efforts in the 2026-27 budget.
