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[The Standard Digital @StandardKenya]

Head of the First Lady's Mazingira Award (FLAMA) Sheila Shefo Mbiru, CAVU Africa's Mercy Wambui and Peggy Olwalo, Global Peace Foundation Africa Regional Representative Daniel Juma Omondi, and Alliance High School Principal Kamau Chomba hold copies of the document after the launch of CAVU Africa and Student Showcase, themed 'A Bold Step Towards Impactful Climate Leadership and Meaningful Partnerships,' at the Nairobi National Museum on June 7, 2025.

Photo by Boniface Okendo

[The Kenya Times @thekenyatimes]

Treasury CS John Mbadi proposes KSh220.4 billion for road maintenance and the construction of new roads and bridges

[NTV Kenya @ntvkenya]

Budget Plan vs Roadside Promises:

Treasury CS John Mbadi has declared that he is a stickler for forming a plan, and sticking to it.

@DannMwangi looks into the weight of sticking to the budget, and the reality of unplanned directives in an election season.

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[KBC Channel 1 News @KBCChannel1]

Treasury CS John Mbadi to drive to Parliament on a peugeot, set to present Kenya’s FY 2026/27 Budget

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[KBC Channel 1 News @KBCChannel1]

MITUMBA TAX RELIEF

Treasury CS John Mbadi has assured mitumba traders that they will not be subjected to additional VAT burdens when selling to ordinary Kenyans, the tax will only be charged once at the point of importation.

#KEBudget2026

[KBC Channel 1 News @KBCChannel1]

BUDGET DAY 2026

Treasury CS John Mbadi carries the symbolic briefcase before heading to parliament to read Kenya's FY 2026/2027 budget

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[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: Dialysis remains a life-sustaining treatment for many Kenyans living with kidney disease, yet the cost of renal treatment equipment continues to place pressure on households and health care providers. The bill proposes to exempt dialyzers, which are a critical lifesaving component for patients experiencing kidney failure, from VAT to reduce their cost and make renal treatment affordable

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: Under the modern markets program, 476 markets have been packaged nationwide with 354 already under implementation. This will provide dignified trading spaces and support entrepreneurship

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: I am proposing 20.9 billion for KEMSA, 3.1 billion for KEMRI, 1.3 billion for the integrated reproductive health program, and 500 million for family planning and reproductive health commodities. I propose 9.3 billion for medical interns, 10.9 billion for KMTC, and 3.2 billion and 396 million for stipend and medical insurance for community health promoters, respectively

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: Gambling activities have grown significantly, particularly through digital platforms. While these are legitimate activities, winnings from gambling are income, and like any other income, they should be taxed. The bill proposes to introduce a withholding tax on winnings, lotteries, and prize competitions

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: Notable progress has been made by KRA in expanding the electronic tax invoice management system with over 655,000 tax payers now onboarded. This has significantly enhanced transaction visibility and strengthened VAT compliance

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: As we expand the PPP program, we remain committed to increasing the participation of Kenyan enterprises, investors and financial institutions, to promote local ownership, domestic value creation and reduce foreign exchange rates

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: To promote equitable access and ensure sustainable land management, I am proposing Ksh9.4B for settlement of the landless

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: Following the successful rollout of the Treasury singular account to all ministries, the government has reduced the cost of overdraft financing from CBK by 61% in this financial year, translating into substantial savings

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi arrives at Parliament ahead of the Budget Statement 2026/2027

[Kenyans.co.ke @Kenyans]

Financing the budget deficit ultimately depends on borrowing, either from external or domestic sources - CS John Mbadi

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

Treasury CS John Mbadi to table a Ksh. 4.8 trillion budget statement before Parliament

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: The fiscal deficit, including grants, is projected at 1 trillion 146.2 billion. The fiscal deficit will be financed by net external borrowing of 116.2 billion and net domestic borrowing of 1 trillion

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: In support of the creative economy, the government has established 3 film hubs in Dedan Kimathi University, Bomet and Migori counties, and fully equipped them with film production equipment.

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS John Mbadi: Our tax administration has challenges because business has moved from the normal traditional way into the digital economy. We are doing a lot of reforms within KRA and in the next financial year KRA will be able to collect more without raising tax rates