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"content": "Fifthly, in fulfilment of the commitment to deepen home ownership and close the housing gap, the Government has facilitated the construction of affordable housing units across the country. Since September 2022, 2,379 affordable housing units have been completed across four counties with another 11,000 units in the last stages of completion. The units have been advertised for sale to the public through the Boma Yangu platform. In addition, there are The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "148,465 units under active construction across the remaining 43 counties. As part of the programme, the Government is also supporting the development of institutional housing for the uniformed services and students. These efforts have created over 250,000 direct and indirect jobs for Kenyans. In addition, over Ksh11 billion has been ring-fenced for Jua Kali and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to support local fabrication of steel doors, windows and other construction materials. Sixthly, to drive digital transformation and inclusion, the Government has expanded the last mile fibre-optic connectivity to 13,590 kilometres in 2025 up from 8,900 kilometres in 2022, which is an increase of 53 per cent. The government has also established 285 digital hubs across the country, and increased the number of digitised Government services from 350 in 2022 to 20,985 in 2025 through integration with the e-Citizen and mobile platforms, ensuring seamless access for all Kenyans. Seventh, to promote access to reliable and competitive energy, the Government has expanded energy generation by installing an additional 167 megawatts of electricity from 3,076 megawatts in 2022 to 3,243 megawatts in 2025. This has enabled the connection of 932,839 more customers to electricity. The system peak has increased from 2,149 megawatts of electricity in July 2022 to 2,316 megawatts of electricity in February 2025. The total number of customers connected to electricity has increased to 10 million in 2025 from 8.9 million in 2022. Eighth, to boost education and training outcomes in the country as a tool for creating equality in society, the Government has invested significant resources and implemented radical changes in the education sector, including: 1. Resolving the uncertainty surrounding the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). 2. Launching of the Kenya Education Management Information System to consolidate all existing student registers from early childhood development to institutions of higher learning into a single centralised database. 3. Rolling out a new student-focused higher education model with special emphasis on students from vulnerable families. 4. Recruitment of 76,000 teachers, including for Junior Secondary School, to improve the teacher-student ratio. Ninth, to enhance domestic and regional connectivity, boost rural productivity, improve urban informal settlements and reduce urban congestion, the Government has constructed an additional 1,574 kilometres of roads and 129 bridges from 2022 to April 30, 2025. Further, the Government has rehabilitated an additional 212 kilometres of roads and periodically maintained 126,177 kilometres of roads. Tenth, the Government has also made significant progress in expanding social protection through the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme. From 2022 to 2025, the number of households with orphans and vulnerable children receiving support has increased by 65 per cent to 428,421. Additionally, persons living with disabilities registered for support grew by 34 per cent to 59,637. The number of senior citizens aged 70 years and above registered for social protection also rose by 66 per cent to over 1.2 million. These efforts have provided stable incomes to the beneficiaries and reduced their dependency on relatives, enhancing their dignity and quality of life. Hon. Speaker, notwithstanding these achievements, we are aware that a lot remains to be done to address the pressing challenges facing Kenyans. In this year's budget-making process, we accorded Kenyans an opportunity to share their views on how to address the economic challenges facing our country. In my various engagements at open barazas and in the media, Kenyans have been very resolute in voicing their concerns that include over-taxation and high cost of living, unemployment, need for protection of the poor and vulnerable, and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "more importantly, the need to reduce Government expenditure and wastage of resources across the national and county governments. I am aware of these domestic challenges facing Kenyans and the external factors, such as geopolitical tensions and shifting global trade dynamics, which lead to the escalation of the cost of essential commodities in the country, requiring comprehensive responses by the Government. The social unrest precipitated by the Finance Bill of 2024 brought to the fore the importance of values and principles of governance as enshrined in our Constitution. In response and to win public trust, we have strengthened public participation in all policy formulation, including budget budget-making process. I have actively engaged Kenyans in various social forums in an effort to promote inclusive dialogue on the challenges facing our economy."
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"content": "As a result of these consultations, we are focused on the following broad areas: First, easing the tax burden on Kenyans by increasing the pool of taxpayers and enhancing tax compliance. In this respect, the ongoing work on the digitisation and automation of the Kenya Revenue Authority is in line with Kenya's Medium-Term Revenue Strategy. Thus, all who are able shall henceforth contribute to financing the operations of Government and the development of our country. Second, to enhance liquidity in the economy and support small businesses, we have started the process of settling pending bills that have been validated, particularly those related to road construction, which has resulted in the resumption of road construction projects across the country. The Pending Bills Verification Committee will share their final report by the end of June 2025. This report will be analysed and recommendations tabled in the Cabinet for approval, after which we shall embark on the process of clearing the eligible bills, starting with those related to individuals, businesses and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, the majority of whom have borne the brunt of non-payment. Third, promotion of good governance on public finance matters. Kenyans have expressed concerns about the public debt. Indeed, there is a perception of a lack of transparency in the management of public debt. In this regard, I request that the Auditor-General conduct a comprehensive audit of public debt. This audit is currently ongoing, and once completed, the report will be shared with this House. Fourth, there has been public perception and concerns in the past that our budgets tend to be unrealistic. To address these concerns, we took a two-pronged approach. First, we adopted zero-based budgeting, where every budget item has to be justified at the beginning of every financial year. This process was used in the preparation of the financial year 2025/2026 budget, which is the first time it is used, and which budget I submitted to this House on the 30th of April 2025. In response to concerns about unrealistic revenue projections, we have reduced revenue projections to be in line with the trends. Therefore, revenue projections in the Financial Year 2025/2026 Budget and over the medium-term are consistent with the growth of the economy. Fifth, in order to improve governance in the public procurement process, I launched the e-procurement system on 7th April 2025. Beginning 1st July 2025, all procurement by ministries, departments and agencies will be done through the e-procurement system without any exception. This will reduce the opaqueness and save Government resources estimated at 10 per cent of procurable budgets. Sixth, we have taken deliberate efforts to enhance transparency and promote inclusive policy-making and deepen public understanding of the Government’s economic priorities. We have not only intensified media engagement through the TV stations and radios, but also engaged the public in open places like Jeevanjee Garden, Bunge la Mwananchi and Mombasa County, where we held a meeting at Swahili Port Amphitheatre. Similar engagements have The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "also taken place in other locations in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret and Nyeri, thereby providing valuable insights and lessons which have been taken into consideration while preparing this budget. Seventh, to create additional jobs for the youths, the Government has begun rolling out Climate WorX, a nationwide programme that will engage over 110,000 youths across all 47 counties. The programme started last year in Nairobi's informal settlements has been a great success. Now it is being expanded to the rest of the country. Climate WorX is designed as a social support programme that gives young people paid work to improve their communities. The youths will help build roads, plant trees, and clean up the environment in their neighbourhoods. Hon. Speaker, through the programme, the Government is not only providing a pay cheque to help young people meet their immediate needs, but also offering financial support to help them develop themselves and their families. Indeed, the programme enables them to save money and prepare for their next steps, including starting businesses, continuing their education or finding long-term jobs. I encourage all the youths to register ahead of the registration deadline. Today, having heard Kenyans loud and clear, we have accommodated their diverse concerns in the Financial Year 2025/2026 Budget. In this regard, this budget provides highlights of the measures the Government has taken to stimulate economic recovery, strengthen macroeconomic stability and enhance resilience of our economy."
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"content": "Hon. Speaker, achieving these strategic objectives will require that we pull in the same direction. It is in this context, that H.E. the President has urged us to put our differences aside, build bridges and focus on implementation of strategic interventions for a better Kenya. In this respect, the theme for this year’s Budget is “Stimulating Sustainable Economic Recovery for Improved Livelihoods, Job Creation and Business and Industrial Prosperity in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda”. As we move forward in the implementation of the Government’s Agenda, we are also conscious of the fiscal constraints that demand our collective attention and thoughtful action: 1. One, rising demands for increased public spending which could lead to either higher debt or the need to raise taxes, both of which require careful consideration and balanced decision making given current public concerns. 2. Two, face constraints on account of public debt accumulation. Progressively, our debt carrying capacity has narrowed. This calls for prudence and discipline on how we manage and take on new debt. 3. Finally, we face the challenges of mobilising higher tax revenues as we must balance the need for increased revenues with the need to keep the cost of doing business low to stimulate economic growth."
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"content": "Hon. Speaker and Hon Members, these constraints are interlinked, and addressing them effectively requires strategic planning, fiscal discipline and a commitment to long-term sustainability. In this regard, this Budget will continue to implement a fiscal consolidation plan designed towards slowing down the growth of public debt while protecting service delivery to citizens. Given the limited resources, we have made tough choices by curtailing funding to lower-priority areas. This has allowed us to re-direct our scarce resources towards the Bottom- Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) core pillars and enablers, accelerating outcomes for citizens, while maintaining pro-poor spending in health, education and vulnerable groups."
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"content": "Hon. Speaker, the rest of my Statement will present the economic context around which this budget is prepared, policy priorities and structural reforms under BETA, the proposed resource allocations as well as revenue raising measures that the Government will implement in the FY 2025/26 Budget. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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