CS John Mbadi Declares
“A Budget That Reflects The Needs Of Kenyans” CS Mbadi
In a bold and confident report, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, CS John Mbadi, declared the 2025/2026 national budget as “the best for Kenya yet.” His remarks have stirred widespread conversation between economists, political leaders, and everyday Kenyans eager for a fiscal plan that mirrors their daily realities.
But what exactly makes this budget so historic, and why does Mbadi a seasoned political strategist place such faith in it?
Let’s break it down.
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2025/2026 Kenya Budget Highlights: Why CS Mbadi Is Calling It a Game Changer
“This is a budget tailored to stimulate economic recovery, create jobs empower youth and women, and seal loopholes in public finance.” CS John Mbadi, Treasury Cabinet Secretary
Key Takeaways from the Budget Statement
- Record KSh 4.2 trillion expenditure plan a 12.5% increase from 2024/25.
- Over KSh 800 billion allocated to development projects.
- KSh 300 billion set aside for counties highest in Kenya’s fiscal history.
- Strategic cuts in non-priority recurrent spending to decrease borrowing pressure.
- Tax reforms to widen the base and reduce the burden on SMEs.
CS Mbadi’s Idea: Stability, Equity & Bold Transformation
Budget 2025 report was tabled in Parliament as the Kenya, CS Mbadi emphasized fiscal discipline and value for cash public investments. His vision? To move Kenya from “Budgeting for consumption” to Budgeting for influence.
Key Mbadi-Backed Budget Pillars:
- Education & Skills Development: KSh 640 Billion invested by a new scholarship framework for TVET students.
- Health: UHC funding better to KSh 180 billion; NHIF reforms underway.
- Agriculture: Subsidies and irrigation schemes in Western Kenya Rift Valley and Mt. Kenya regions.
- Digital & Tech: KSh 42 billion for broadband, AI innovation funding.
- Affordable Housing: KSh 90 billion for Nairobi.
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Data-Backed Confidence: Kenya’s 2025 Economic Outlook Looks Promising
Independent analysts have largely echoed Mbadi’s confidence.
Conferring to Central Bank of Kenya, GDP growth is projected to hit 5.7% in 2025, fueled by infrastructure rollouts, improved private sector lending, and investor friendly policies.
What Sets the 2025/26 Budget Apart from Previous Years?
| Year | Development Budget (KSh) | Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | Tax Reforms Introduced |
| 2023/24 | 620 Billion | 6.2% | VAT Harmonization |
| 2024/25 | 730 Billion | 5.9% | Digital Economy Tax |
| 2025/26 | 820 Billion | 4.7% | SME Tax Reliefs, PAYE Restructured |
Mbadi emphasized transparency tools like the E-Citizen Budget Monitor, launched to track scheme implementation in real time.
Regional Impact: County-Specific Allocations
Nyanza & Western Kenya KSh 58 billion for irrigation Youth SACCOs
Nairobi County KSh 25 billion for town renewal, digital infrastructure
Coast & Turkana Investments in water, fishing, and weather resilience
Winners and Losers: Who Gains Most from Kenya’s 2025/2026 Budget?
Winners:
- Youth & Women Entrepreneurs (KSh 45 billion empowerment fund)
- Teachers, nurses, and public sector workers (salary harmonization)
- Startups and Tech innovators (KSh 5 billion digital catalyst fund)
Losers:
- Borrowers dependent on low interest informal credit
- Government departments through repeated audit flags
- High-end luxury importers (new green tax applies)
Conclusion: Will CS Mbadi’s “Best Budget” Deliver?
Kenya’s 2025/2026 budget as framed by CS John Mbadi is not just another fiscal document. It is a bold statement of intent. One that seeks to align public finance by visionary Economic planning, social justice and institutional accountability.
Call to Action
What do YOU think of the 2025/26 Kenya budget?