Kenya’s National Treasury has presented a significant Sh3.9 trillion proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, emphasizing infrastructure development, agricultural renewal, and social welfare programs.
Central to the major initiatives is a substantial Sh230 billion allocation for road construction, significantly exceeding the Sh20.8 billion designated for the SGR extension to Malaba.
Urban development will also experience transformation, with Sh436 million allocated to the Nairobi Railway City and Sh500 million for the Kisumu Port dredging project.
Agriculture continues as a fundamental economic component, with Sh18 billion allocated for fertilizer subsidies and Sh2 billion designated for seed subsidies.
The government is concurrently tackling historical debts and industry challenges with Sh2 billion allocated for coffee debt relief and Sh2.5 billion for sugar industry reforms.
This production enhancement strategy includes a “Grassroots Network” program that will incorporate village elders into the formal payroll system using a Sh3.96 billion funding pool, providing Sh3,000 monthly stipends per elder.
Education and youth development receive substantial focus, highlighted by a Sh56 billion allocation for HELB and Sh30 billion for university scholarships.
The educational sector workforce will undergo changes with Sh5 billion for teacher permanent appointments and Sh8.1 billion for intern teachers. In the healthcare sector, the government has prioritized UHC county workers with Sh8.9 billion funding and allocated Sh3.2 billion for community health promoters.
Additionally, the Coast region will receive attention for social stability through a Sh5 billion fund for landless settlement programs.