HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, POST, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept
{
"count": 1608389,
"next": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=api&page=157300",
"previous": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=api&page=157298",
"results": [
{
"id": 1591182,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591182/?format=api",
"text_counter": 168,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. John Mbadi",
"speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Hon. Speaker, to strengthen digital finance in Kenya, the Government will continue to implement the National Payment Strategy for the period 2022 to 2025 and fast-track finalisation of a National Policy on Digital Finance. In order to reform and modernise the national payment system, Central Bank of Kenya is doing the following: One, undertaking a comprehensive review of the National Payment System’s legal and regulatory framework. Two, implementing a fast payment system that seeks to address persistent challenges in interoperability, affordability, and the high cost of digital transactions; and Three, effective 1st July 2025, the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System will transition to a 24/7 settlement capability. This will support round-the-clock trade, enable faster clearing of government payments, facilitate real-time business-to business transactions, and provide greater flexibility for consumers and financial institutions. Following the grey listing of the Republic of Kenya by the Financial Action Task Force in February, 2024, the Government has continuously, addressed the technical deficiencies identified in Kenya’s Mutual Evaluation Report, which was published by the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group in September 2024. As you are aware, one of the technical deficiencies identified in the Kenya’s Mutual Evaluation Report was lack of a Policy and Regulatory Framework to the Virtual Assets and Virtual Assets Service Providers. In order to regulate this sector, the Government has developed the Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill, 2025 which is currently before Parliament. I urge Hon. Members to fast-track its enactment. On capital Markets Developments, to further deepen the capital markets, the Government continues to review the legal and regulatory framework to address emerging issues in the sector. In particular, the Government overhauled the Public Officer Regulations and Collective Investment Schemes Regulations to spur uptake of products while ensuring that investors are protected. The Government has also approved new regulatory frameworks to support credit ratings and alternative investment funds, which have attracted a lot of interest from investors. Further, the Government is in the process of reviewing the regulatory framework for licensing, margin trading, and conduct of business for market intermediaries and mergers, acquisitions and takeovers. Once in place, these regulations will re-invigorate capital markets activity and make our capital markets more facilitative and efficient. To diversify the Government's sources of financing, a Sukuk bond has been issued, while other Sharia-compliant products are in the pipeline. The first Sukuk bond raised Ksh3.2 billion, which has been effectively, deployed in the Affordable Housing Programme and Pension Reforms. In the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, we introduced a number of incentives aimed at increasing disposable income for our senior citizens once they retire. I thank this honourable House for passing the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill in December. We, among others, increased the tax-deductible amount, removed tax on all retirement benefits and introduced tax exemption on pension savings towards post-retirement medical schemes. Despite the reforms introduced in this sector, benefit adequacy remains a persistent challenge. Many retirees still find their pensions insufficient to meet their basic needs. The retirement benefits system predominantly covers the working population in the public and private sectors, to the exclusion of the unemployed population, who are the majority in the informal sector. To address this, The National Treasury, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is implementing the National Retirement Benefits Policy. This Policy outlines a clear, forward-looking strategy to address long-standing structural challenges, such as fragmented legal frameworks, exclusion of informal sector workers, limited medical cover for the elderly, weak portability mechanisms and inadequate dispute resolution structures. The 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."
},
{
"id": 1591183,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591183/?format=api",
"text_counter": 169,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. John Mbadi",
"speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Government remains committed to fulfilling its obligations to retired public servants while ensuring that our pension system is modern, inclusive, efficient and sustainable. In this respect, the Government is undertaking reforms aimed at delivering faster, more transparent and citizen-friendly pension services. Key among these reforms is the re- engineering of the Pension Management Information System, which, together with the launch of a pension self-registration platform, will significantly, improve data accuracy, enhance biometric verification and reduce pension processing time from several months to less than 30 days. These reforms will also ensure real-time claims, tracking and integration with the National Identification and Payroll System, reducing errors and potential leakages. The re- engineered Pension Management System is planned for roll-out on 1st July 2025. It will transform pension administration by: 1. Enabling Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to submit pension claims online, at source, through integration with the Government's human resource systems. 2. Allowing pensioners and beneficiaries to access services remotely and track the status of their claims in real-time. 3. Providing automated updates to clients on the progress of their claims through system-generated notifications. On insurance reforms, to facilitate the growth of the insurance industry in Kenya, the Government will speed up the approval of the National Insurance Policy and its implementation. The policy will guide the review of the Insurance Act, which has served its purpose, albeit with progressive amendments for the last 30 years. The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is undertaking focused training on livestock and crop insurance, targeting farmers and pastoralist communities. These efforts are aimed at improving understanding and access to agricultural insurance as a tool for mitigating climate-related risks and protecting the livelihoods of farmers and pastoralist communities. Also, the Authority is conducting a comprehensive money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment on the vulnerability of the insurance industry. This will aid in the identification of areas of improvement so as to strengthen the supervisory framework. On reforms under the education sector, The National Treasury is committed to upholding the right to education, including free and compulsory basic education as guaranteed under Article 53(b) of the Constitution of Kenya. While we are cognisant that examinations must be conducted as scheduled later this year, there is a need to undertake a critical evaluation of the costing of examinations and assess the sustainability of the programme in view of the prevailing fiscal constraints, and explore optimal options for delivering national examinations in order to ensure economy and value for money in public spending. A key consideration is the merits of public funding of examination fees for all primary and secondary school candidates, including those from well-off households, as opposed to targeting the vulnerable students in our schools. We should also explore options for making the exercise of delivering national examinations simple and affordable, without compromising the credibility of the exercise. To this end, The National Treasury is in consultation with the Ministry of Education on how best to achieve this at a minimal cost, including evaluating possible cost-sharing mechanisms. The Government remains committed to ensuring access to quality education for all children. In this regard, I assure the public and the 2025 examination candidates of our commitment to provide adequate funding for the 2025 national examinations. On the fiscal policy framework, the implementation of the 2024/2025 Budget has faced notable challenges, primarily following the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024. Its withdrawal, alongside the associated public demonstrations, adversely affected economic 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."
},
{
"id": 1591184,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591184/?format=api",
"text_counter": 170,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. John Mbadi",
"speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning",
"speaker": null,
"content": "activity and disrupted business operations across the country, compounding the fiscal pressures facing the Government already. In response, the Government undertook a revision of the fiscal framework through Supplementary Estimates I in August 2024. This revision reflected a lower revenue base following the preliminary outcomes of the Financial Year 2023/2024, while also addressing immediate cash flow constraints. These adjustments were critical to ensuring the continuity of public service delivery. In addition to the mid-year economic disruptions, the Budget execution has been further constrained by shortfalls in revenue and emerging expenditure pressures. Notably, the implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and funding requirements under the new university education financing model has placed significant demands on the available fiscal space. These challenges have led to cash flow pressures and a build-up of pending obligations, necessitating careful fiscal management and reprioritisation. To address these evolving dynamics, the Government prepared Supplementary Budget Estimates to accommodate revenue shortfalls experienced during the fiscal year and accommodated expenditure pressures. On domestic revenue mobilisation, in order to support our economic agenda and sustain key Government programmes, the Government continues to implement a balanced mix of tax policy and administrative measures aimed at significantly boosting revenue collection. As part of the process, the Government is focused on broadening the tax base while reducing the burden of compliance. In this regard, we have prioritised sectors such as the digital economy, agribusiness, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in tax education and outreach programmes. In addition, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) continues to embrace modern technology to streamline tax processes, facilitate trade and enhance voluntary compliance. A key milestone in this journey is the launch of GAVA Connect, an open application programming interface platform that enables Kenyan developers to build homegrown solutions for efficient access to tax services. This programme enhances service delivery, improves transparency, and strengthens our ability to detect tax evasion. Kenya Revenue Authority has also introduced several digital tools to simplify compliance and boost operational efficiency. These include: 1. The auto-populated Value Added Tax (VAT) returns for seamless, accurate tax filing. 2. Simplified Pay as You Earn (PAYE) returns accessible via mobile, web, and application programme interface. 3. Electronic Rental Income Tax System that has enabled transparent rental income declarations. 4. Forecourt electronic Tax Invoice Management System integration in the petroleum sector, connecting fuel dispensers to point-of-sale terminals. This enables real-time transmission of sales data to Electronic Tax Invoice Management System simplifying compliance and ensuring greater transparency in fuel transactions. Hon. Speaker, these solutions are more than just tech updates. They are the drivers of economic empowerment and accountability. Indeed, by simplifying tax procedures, developing user-friendly digital platforms, and providing on-the-ground support, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is nurturing a fair and inclusive tax culture, one that enables businesses to thrive while meeting their obligations. Hon. Speaker, building on the progress made, our focus in the Financial Year 2025/2026 and over the medium term, will be to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation through the following key initiatives: 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."
},
{
"id": 1591185,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591185/?format=api",
"text_counter": 171,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. John Mbadi",
"speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning",
"speaker": null,
"content": "1. Continue with the implementation of the National Tax Policy and the Medium- Term Revenue Strategy to provide a consistent and predictable framework for tax administration and policy formulation. 2. Continue with the automation of tax administration processes to improve the overall efficiency of the tax system. 3. Enhancing non-tax revenue collection by enabling Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to generate income through the services they provide to the public. Hon. Speaker, as part of our broader fiscal reform agenda, the Government is undertaking targeted tax administrative reforms aimed at strengthening our revenue base and promoting inclusive economic growth. These reforms will focus on three key objectives: 1. Reducing tax expenditures. Hon. Speaker, tax expenditures stood at 3.38 per cent of GDP in 2023. To unlock additional revenue for the National Government, we must reduce that tax expenditure. 2. Expanding the tax base and enhancing compliance, in line with the goals set out in the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy. 3. Streamlining the tax structure to encourage domestic production, attract investment, and stimulate economic growth. Hon. Speaker, allow me to speak to improving the efficiency of public expenditure. In our continued effort to ensure prudent fiscal management, the Government will sustain and deepen measures aimed at strengthening expenditure control and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public spending. To this end, the Government will implement a series of targeted actions which include: 1. Utilisation of the launched end-to-end e-procurement system to maximise value for money, enhance efficiency and transparency in public procurement processes. 2. Rolling out of a Human Resource Management System across all National Government Ministries and Departments, as well as county governments, to support better management of the public wage bill. 3. Scaling up the use of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) framework for commercially viable projects to attract private sector participation in public service delivery. 4. Improving the public service pension administration through rolling out the pension management information system. 5. Fast-tracking governance reforms in state corporations to strengthen accountability, efficiency, and financial sustainability. Let me now turn to revenue projections. Hon. Speaker and Members, based on the outlined policy measures and structural reforms, total revenue collection, including Appropriation-in-Aid (A-in-A) for the Financial Year 2025/2026 Budget is projected to be at Ksh3,321.8 billion which is equivalent to 17.2 per cent of GDP. Of this, ordinary revenue is projected at Ksh2,754.7 billion which is equivalent to 14.3 per cent of GDP, and Ministerial A-in-A also known as non-tax revenue, is projected at Ksh567 billion. Grants are projected at Ksh46.9 billion or 0.2 per cent of the GDP. On expenditure projections, Hon. Speaker, total expenditure in the Financial Year 2025/2026 Budget is projected at Ksh4,291.9 billion, which is equivalent to 22.3 per cent of GDP. Of this, recurrent expenditures will amount to Ksh3,134.4 billion which is equivalent to 16.3 per cent of GDP and development expenditures, including allocations to domestic and foreign-financed projects, Contingency Fund and Equalisation Fund will amount to Ksh693.2 billion, which is equivalent to 3.6 per cent of GDP. Total allocation to county governments is projected at Ksh474.9 billion of which equitable share is Ksh405.1 billion. 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."
},
{
"id": 1591186,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591186/?format=api",
"text_counter": 172,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. John Mbadi",
"speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning",
"speaker": null,
"content": "On fiscal deficit and financing, Hon. Speaker, the resultant fiscal deficit including grants is projected at Ksh923.2 billion, equivalent to 4.8 per cent of GDP down from the estimated Ksh997.5 billion or 5.7 per cent of GDP in Financial Year 2024/2025. The fiscal deficit for the Financial Year 2025/2026 Budget will be financed by net external borrowing of Ksh287.7 billion which is equivalent to 1.5 per cent of GDP and net domestic borrowing of Ksh635.5 billion, which is equivalent to 3.3 per cent of GDP. On public debt management, Kenya’s public debt is projected to remain within sustainable levels over the medium term. In present value terms, the debt to GDP is projected to progressively decline from 63.0 per cent in 2024 towards the debt anchor of 55 per cent or plus or minus 5 per cent of GDP by 2028. To support the projected decline in debt levels, The National Treasury will continue implementing various reforms as guided by the Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy including Liability Management Operations, continue pursuing the use of concessional loans from multilateral, bilateral and limited commercial sources such as international bond issuances. Additionally, reforms targeted to support domestic market development will eventually reduce the cost of public debt while sustaining fiscal consolidation efforts to ensure debt remains within sustainable levels. Further, the Government will explore emerging funding instruments such as debt swaps, diaspora bonds, sustainability-linked bonds and Environmental, Social and Governance Debt instruments to fund budget deficits and manage public debt. This strategic approach will not only diversify our financing options but also strengthen international partnerships and promote sustainable growth. Hon. Speaker and Members, the Government is keen on sustaining transparency and improving efficiency in public debt service. To this end, The National Treasury is in the process of integrating the Commonwealth Meridian Debt Management System with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) and the core banking systems of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). On the PPP framework, Hon. Speaker, the Government continues to strengthen the role of PPPs in financing our development agenda. Currently, there are 32 PPP projects at various stages which are targeted to mobilise Ksh70 billion in the Financial Year 2025/2026 through private investments in priority sectors including energy, water, housing, health and transport. To enhance transparency and accountability at all stages of the project lifecycle while implementing PPP, I recently issued a circular on mandatory disclosure requirements for all Privately Initiated Proposals. This measure is part of our broader effort to strengthen the integrity of the PPP program and to ensure that private sector participation in public projects fosters public trust. Hon. Speaker, The National Treasury and Economic Planning in May 2025, received the final Report of the Committee of Experts on Leveraging Local Financial Markets for Investment into Public Private Partnerships Implementation. The Committee recommended the establishment and operationalisation of the PPP Implementation Trust Fund (PPP-ITF) as the central mechanism for enhancing private sector participation in PPP, particularly through institutional and retail entities. Additionally, the PPP Regulations under consideration by Parliament will enhance clarity around PPP processes, thereby, enhancing efficiency and project delivery. This will also unlock a pipeline of county-level specific PPP projects in partnership with development partners. To strengthen public finance management reforms and management of public resources, all MDAs adopted accrual accounting as of 1st July 2024. The first accrual-based financial statements are expected for the Financial Year ending 30th June 2025, which is a few days away. The accrual accounting will enable the government to account for all assets 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."
},
{
"id": 1591187,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591187/?format=api",
"text_counter": 173,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. John Mbadi",
"speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning",
"speaker": null,
"content": "liabilities. The migration to the TSA is progressing well. CBK is scheduled to go live with its T24 system upgrade in July 2025. This upgraded platform will support the implementation of TSA core functionalities and facilitate The National Treasury to roll out the key elements of the TSA system. Concurrently, The National Treasury is on track to on-board county governments in 2026. The final phase will involve integrating all remaining national government entities into the TSA by the 2026/2027 Financial Year. To re-orient the budgeting and expenditure framework, the government adopted the zero-based budgeting approach while finalising the 2025/2026 Financial Year Budget. To implement this approach, The National Treasury developed a budget-costing tool that was integrated into IFMIS Budget Module for the national government. The zero-based budgeting approach compels all MDAs to justify expenditures from scratch, thus ensuring resources are allocated to high-impact activities. It promotes transparency and efficiency by requiring clear justification and critical assessment of spending. Hon. Speaker, I know this Statement is long. By the way, Kenya is not a small economy; we are number six in Africa and we have jumped over Ethiopia. So, you cannot have a three- page statement for an economy as big as Kenya."
},
{
"id": 1591188,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591188/?format=api",
"text_counter": 174,
"type": "scene",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "(Laughter)"
},
{
"id": 1591189,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591189/?format=api",
"text_counter": 175,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Go on without apology. So far, so good."
},
{
"id": 1591190,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591190/?format=api",
"text_counter": 176,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. John Mbadi",
"speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for The National Treasury and Economic Planning",
"speaker": null,
"content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Let me now turn to resource allocation so that Members and the Kenyan people can appreciate where we have allocated the limited resources that we have. Let me highlight the government spending priorities for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. Expenditures for the Financial Year will consolidate the gains realised under BETA, with special focus placed on promoting investment in core pillars and their enablers through a value-chain approach. Agricultural transformation and inclusive growth is the first pillar. The government will continue to transform the agricultural sector by increasing productivity in key value chain, such as fisheries and aquaculture, horticulture, food crops, livestock and rangeland development. The Government will scale up support to farmers through input financing, subsidies and extension services. This will move the country from food deficit to food surplus, reduce reliance on food imports and revamp export crops. In this respect, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh47.6 billion for various programmes under this sector, despite the fact that agriculture is largely, devolved. This includes Ksh8 billion for fertiliser subsidy programme, Ksh10.2 billion for The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project, Ksh800 million for Small- Scale Irrigation and Value Addition Project, Ksh1.2 billion for Food Security and Crop Diversification Project and Ksh5.8 billion for the Food Systems Resilience Project. To promote livestock production, I have proposed Ksh2.3 billion for the De-risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies Programme, Ksh1.6 million for the Kenya Livestock Commercialisation Programme and Ksh280 million for the Livestock Value Chain Support Project. I have also proposed Ksh340 million for the development of Leather Industrial Park at Kenanie. To support the growth of the blue economy, I have proposed a total of Ksh8.2 billion to the blue economy and fisheries sub-sector. This includes Ksh2.3 billion for Aquaculture Business Development Project, Ksh2.4 billion for Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio- Economic Development Project and Ksh500 million for the Kabonyo Fisheries and Aquaculture Training Centre. To raise agricultural productivity and enhance resilience to climate change and risks in targeted smallholder farming and pastoral communities, I have proposed an allocation of 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."
},
{
"id": 1591191,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591191/?format=api",
"text_counter": 177,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. John Mbadi",
"speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for The National Treasury and Economic Planning",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Kshs318 million towards the Ending Drought Emergencies Project and Ksh1.3 billion to Resilience for Food and Nutrition Security Programme in Horn of Africa Project. The government is committed to land reforms to address historical inequalities, promote equitable access and ensure sustainable land management. To this end, I have proposed a sum of Ksh3.8 billion for settlement of the landless. I have also proposed Ksh1.1 billion for processing and registration of title deeds, Ksh712 million for digitisation of land registries, Ksh200 million for geo-referencing of land parcels and Ksh220 million for construction of land registries to safeguard legitimacy of land ownership. The next pillar is transforming the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) economy. The government recognises the challenge of accessing affordable credit by most MSMEs and Kenyans at the bottom of the pyramid. To address this challenge, I have proposed an additional allocation of Ksh300 million to the Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund, to scale up access to credit for households and MSMEs. I have also proposed an additional Ksh308 million for the Youth Enterprise Development Fund, Ksh550 million for the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Ksh1.3 billion for the Rural Kenya Financial Inclusion Facility. Under Housing and Settlement, which is the other pillar, the government is committed to facilitating the construction of decent, safe and affordable houses for Kenyans. Through the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), the government is creating direct jobs for the youth in the construction sector and indirectly, through the production and supply of building products. To continue supporting this initiative, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh128.3 billion for the Housing, Urban Development and Public Works sub-sector. This includes Ksh13.4 billion under the Kenya Urban Programme, Ksh64.5 billion for construction of affordable housing units, Ksh10.5 billion for construction of social housing units and Ksh16.5 billion for social and physical infrastructure. Other proposed allocations to the sub-sector include Ksh7.2 billion for the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project Phase II, Ksh3.5 billion for the construction of housing units for the National Police Service and the Kenya Prisons Service, Ksh500 million for the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Programme, Ksh184 million for construction of footbridges and Ksh454 million to support construction of county headquarters. To ensure the safety of Kenyans through compliance with building codes and standards as well as other industry regulations, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh2.6 billion for the regulation and development of the construction industry. Members are aware of the challenges we have had, where collapsed buildings kill many Kenyans as a result of carelessness of various developers. Let me turn to Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Access to quality and affordable health care through the UHC Programme is central to this government. Towards this end, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh138.1 billion, up from Ksh123 billion in the current Financial Year, to the health sector to support various activities and programmes. This includes Ksh6.2 billion for UHC coordination and management, Ksh13.1 billion for primary health care, up from Ksh7.1 billion in the current Financial Year, and Ksh430 million to provide medical cover for orphans, elderly and severely disabled persons in our society. To lower cases of HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, and enhance vaccines and immunisation programme in the country, I have proposed Ksh17.3 billion for the Global Fund, and Ksh4.6 billion for vaccines and immunisation programmes respectively. To enhance early diagnosis and management of cancer and reduce the burden of treatment of chronic and critical illnesses among Kenyans, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh8 billion to the Emergencies, Chronic and Critical Illnesses Fund (ECCIF), to be managed by the Social Health Authority (SHA). This has moved from Ksh5 billion in the current Budget. I have also proposed Ksh1 billion for construction of a cancer centre at Kisii Level 5 Hospital, Ksh100 million to strengthen cancer management in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), 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."
}
]
}