Kenya’s 2025/2026 national budget is set to increase to Ksh.4.6 trillion after Members of Parliament approved an additional Ksh.363 billion in supplementary spending, up from the earlier Ksh.4.3 trillion proposed by the Treasury.
This adjustment comes even though the National Treasury had initially suggested a smaller increment of Ksh.287 billion.
According to Budget Committee Chair , the extra funds are primarily intended to settle pending payments in key sectors such as education, health, and security. He emphasized that the government must meet its obligations, especially for already employed workers, while also addressing unexpected expenditures.
The is set to receive an additional Ksh.24 billion, pushing its total allocation to Ksh.411 billion. Meanwhile, the health sector will get an extra Ksh.26 billion, increasing its budget from Ksh.138 billion to Ksh.164 billion.
With the expanded budget likely to put more strain on taxpayers, Atandi noted that the will be expected to enhance revenue collection and improve its systems to meet the new financial demands.
The security sector will also see a significant boost, receiving an additional Ksh.53 billion to bring its total to Ksh.418 billion. Within this allocation, the defence department will take the largest share at Ksh.24 billion, followed by the National Intelligence Service with Ksh.10 billion and the National Police Service with Ksh.7.5 billion. This increase is aimed at strengthening the country’s response to evolving security threats.
However, concerns have been raised over the frequent use of , which permits emergency spending without prior parliamentary approval. Critics argue that this practice may undermine proper budgetary oversight and accountability.
