Treasury cuts energy sector budget despite fuel pressures

Treasury has cut funding for Kenya’s energy and petroleum sectors despite heavy spending on fuel subsidies and rising power demand, raising concerns over future fuel stability and electricity supply...

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The Kenyan National Treasury has significantly reduced its budget allocation for the energy and petroleum sectors, a move that comes despite substantial government spending to cushion citizens from soaring fuel prices.

The budget cuts were announced by the Treasury prior to the 2026/27 Budget presentation on June 11, 2026.
This decision impacts the energy and petroleum sectors, key areas of government expenditure.
The cuts occur amidst the government's ongoing efforts to manage the impact of record-high fuel prices, indicating a potential shift in fiscal priorities.

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