Kenya government running costs rose 17.82% to KSh1.317 trillion in the year to June 2026, the largest annual rise in Treasury records, despite austerity.
Eastern Africa · Public Finance
Key Facts
—The number: National government spending on operations and maintenance reached KSh1.317 trillion (about US$10.2 billion) in the year to 30 June 2026, up from KSh1.118 trillion (about US$8.6 billion).
—The increase: About KSh199 billion (about US$1.54 billion), or 17.82%. On Treasury records it is the largest annual rise yet.
—In dollars: Roughly US$1.54 billion of extra spending, at KSh129.49 to the dollar.
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