Mbadi’s budget speech highlighted economic gains but raised questions over growth forecasts, PAYE relief delays and gaps in key economic data.

Treasury CS John Mbadi will this afternoon step up to deliver a budget statement amid a storm of economic shocks threatening to cripple the economy but also pushback by Kenyans.

Treasury CS John Mbadi will this afternoon step up to deliver a budget statement amid a storm of economic shocks threatening to cripple the economy but also pushback by Kenyans.

The only thing we don’t know about Treasury CS Mbadi’s Budget Statement is whether or not PAYEn tax bands will be adjusted, first as promised to lower income earners.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is set to unveil a Sh4.8 trillion budget in Parliament on Thursday, June 10.

UPDATE: Treasury CS John Mbadi heads to Parliament to present Sh4.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, says reforms to boost revenue collection.

Treasury unveils fresh measures on banking, procurement and trade.

Treasury CS John Mbadi put on a brave face as he presented his Budget statement in Parliament, painting a contradictory image of an economy that is on the mend.

In the National Budget, supporters have praised its presentation and priorities in infrastructure and others, but critics have raised concerns about a large fiscal deficit.

Treasury CS John Mbadi put on a brave face as he presented his Budget statement in Parliament, painting a contradictory image of an economy that is on the mend.

Analysts say the “Mwananchi Budget” relies on heavy domestic borrowing, worsening living costs and weakening support for jobs and small businesses.

Mbadi’s budget speech highlighted economic gains but raised questions over growth forecasts, PAYE relief delays and gaps in key economic data.