Treasury outlines date for Mbadi to present 2026/27 budget statement to Parliament
By Emmanuel Rono, May 28, 2026Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is set to present the 2026/27 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 3:00 pm.
The presentation comes at a time when the government is under pressure to balance economic recovery, rising public debt, and the high cost of living facing many Kenyans.
According to notices issued by the National Treasury on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the Treasury stated that CS Mbadi has approved the formal notice for the FY 2026/27 Budget Statement.
“The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, Hon. FCPA John Mbadi Ng’ongo, EGH, has approved the formal notice for the FY 2026/27 Budget Statement.”
“The Budget Statement will be presented to the National Assembly on Thursday, 11th June 2026,” the statement read in part.
Ksh4.8 trillion spending plan for 2026/27 budget
The National Treasury has proposed a record Ksh4.8 trillion budget for the financial year beginning July 2026, marking the largest public expenditure plan in the country’s history as the government balances rising debt costs, development needs, and slowing economic momentum.
The budget, tabled in Parliament ahead of the April 30, 2026, deadline, comes amid expectations that economic growth could slow from 5.3 per cent to 5.0 per cent, partly due to global geopolitical tensions, including the US–Israel–Iran conflict, which has disrupted international trade and energy markets.
The proposed expenditure of Ksh4.82 trillion is divided into three major components. The national government, which includes the Executive, Parliament, and Judiciary, will receive Ksh2.89 trillion.
Consolidated Fund Services, mainly covering debt repayment obligations, will take Ksh1.5 trillion. County governments are allocated Ksh420 billion, an increase of Ksh5 billion from the current financial year.
Parliament’s budget review
The committee, chaired by Samuel Atandi, met with departmental chairs to review allocations for the environment, forestry, and mining. Vincent Musyoka, Chair of the Environment, Forestry and Mining Committee, reported that underfunding continues to affect environmental protection and climate response functions.
The State Department for Environment and Climate Change has been allocated Ksh9.26 billion, including Ksh5.02 billion for development programmes such as a Ksh2.47 billion National Solid Waste Management initiative in partnership with Nairobi County.
“The Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Hon. Samuel Atandi, has commenced sector-by-sector scrutiny of the proposed Sh4.82 trillion 2026/27 national budget. Committee Members met with the Chairpersons for the Departmental Committees on Agriculture and Livestock, and Environment, Forestry and Mining,” read the FB post in part.
In mining, the State Department has been allocated Ksh2.55 billion. Lawmakers questioned the absence of development funding for the National Mining Corporation (NAMICO), despite its mandate over strategic minerals such as lithium and rare earth elements.
The sector also carries Ksh1.29 billion in pending bills and a Ksh4 billion court award to Halal Meats Limited. Agriculture allocations stand at Ksh67.37 billion, with flagship programmes including fertiliser subsidy, KALRO initiatives, pyrethrum revival and tea reforms facing funding constraints. The Budget Committee will continue reviewing submissions before compiling its final report.