Treasury invites public views on 2026/27 budget ahead of June statement
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, April 28, 2026The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, has called on Kenyans to put forward ideas and recommendations to guide the development of the 2026/27 Budget Statement, to be tabled in Parliament on June 11, 2026.
In a notice published on the MyGov website on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the Treasury has invited submissions from the public, stakeholders and institutions in a notice as part of the process to finalise the budget.
The proposals should concentrate on practical, innovative, and effective ideas that will inform the economic policy, spending and taxation measures for the next fiscal year.
“The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, Hon. FCPA John Mbadi Ng’ongo, EGH, is expected to deliver the Budget Statement for the FY 2026/27 to Parliament on 11th June 2026. As part of the finalisation process, the Cabinet Secretary invites views, proposals, and innovative ideas from the public on economic policy, expenditure priorities, and tax measures for the FY 2026/27 Budget,” the National Treasury notice read in part.
According to the notice, the ideas should be in line with the government’s priorities, such as building on and expanding the gains of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
The public is also invited to provide recommendations for measures to lower the cost of living, enhance food security and increase opportunities for young people, women and vulnerable people in entrepreneurship, employment and leadership.
Energy, transport and logistics reforms highlighted
Additionally, the Treasury is looking for suggestions to improve human capital development, promote a net-export economy, provide affordable and reliable energy, and upgrade transport and logistics infrastructure.
The National Treasury has further encouraged the public to make suggestions on ensuring macroeconomic stability and resilience, especially against the backdrop of climate change effects and global geopolitical risks.
Other priorities include enhancing domestic revenue collection, tax base broadening, compliance and ensuring taxes do not adversely affect households and businesses.
The call for proposals also highlights the importance of fiscal discipline and prudent use of public resources, as well as measures to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Members of the public are invited to share their ideas by email to the National Treasury by 5 pm on May 8, 2026, to ensure that they are taken into account before the budget is finalised.