The Kenyan National Treasury has unveiled a high-stakes Sh3.9 trillion proposed budget for the 2026-27 financial year, signalling a heavy focus on infrastructure, agricultural revival, and social welfare.
At the heart of the big projects is a massive Sh230 billion allocation for road construction, dwarfing the Sh20.8 billion set aside for the SGR extension to Malaba.
The urban landscape is also poised for change, with Sh436 million earmarked for the Nairobi Railway City and Sh500 million for the dredging of the Kisumu Port.
Agriculture remains a primary pillar of the economic agenda, with Sh18 billion directed toward fertilizer subsidies and Sh2 billion for seed subsidies.
The government is also addressing legacy debts and sector inefficiencies through Sh2 billion for coffee debt waivers and Sh2.5 billion for sugar reforms.
This push for production is coupled with a "Grassroots Network" initiative that will see village elders integrated into the formal pay structure with a Sh3.96 billion stipend pool, translating to Sh3,000 monthly per elder.
Education and youth empowerment receive significant attention, headlined by a Sh56 billion allocation for Helb and Sh30 billion for university scholarships.
The labour market in schools is also set for a shift, with Sh5 billion for teacher confirmations and Sh8.1 billion for intern teachers. In the health sector, the government has prioritised the UHC workers in counties with Sh8.9 billion and Sh3.2 billion for community health promoters.
Meanwhile, the Coast region is targeted for social stability through a Sh5 billion landless settlement fund.
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