Treasury unveils fresh measures on banking, procurement and trade.
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National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented the Sh4.82 trillion budget for the financial year 2026/27 in Parliament on Thursday afternoon.
Here are highlights:
Electronic procurement
Mbadi says no public procurement will be conducted outside the Electronic Government Procurement System from July 1; Treasury to end all exemptions.
Pending bills
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is set to unveil a Sh4.8 trillion budget in Parliament on Thursday, June 10.
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