Over the current financial year, the budget for State House was initially set at Sh8.58 billion but this, however, ballooned to Sh17 billion in the supplementary budget.

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.

Rising State House and executive budgets ahead of elections spark debate over spending priorities, political influence, and electoral preparedness in Kenya.

Over the current financial year, the budget for State House was initially set at Sh8.58 billion but this, however, ballooned to Sh17 billion in the supplementary budget.

State House spent Sh11.6 billion in the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, according to the latest National Government Budget Implementation Review Report.

State House spent Sh11.6 billion in the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, according to the latest National Government Budget Implementation Review Report.

Over the current financial year, the budget for State House was initially set at Sh8.58 billion but this, however, ballooned to Sh17 billion in the supplementary budget.

This will be a wananchi’s budget if it transforms their lives with more money in their pockets and more optimism.