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.

The jump in expenses was higher than inflation, which averaged 4.87 percent in the 12 months to June 2026.

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.