By Ruth Sang
The Government of Kenya plans to borrow over Ksh 800 billion to help fund its ambitious Ksh 4.2 trillion budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, according to National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Samuel Atandi.
Speaking during a public participation forum held in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Atandi emphasized that the borrowing is necessary to bridge the gap in revenue collection and to ensure continued investment in critical development sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and healthcare.
"The borrowing plan is designed to support development programs that will have a direct impact on the lives of Kenyans,” Atandi stated. “Our goal is to grow the economy and deliver on key projects that touch the common citizen.”
Atandi disclosed that out of the projected Ksh 4.2 trillion national budget, Ksh 2.5 trillion will go to the National Government, while county governments are set to receive a share of Ksh 1.45 trillion. A significant portion—about Ksh 1 trillion—has been allocated for debt servicing, with an additional Ksh 400 billion earmarked for pensions and constitutional commissions.
The budget committee's visit to Uasin Gishu is part of its annual constitutional obligation to engage citizens across various counties. “Article 1 of the Constitution gives sovereign power to the people,” Atandi said. “We’ve received insightful memoranda from representatives across all sub-counties in Uasin Gishu. Their voices are crucial in shaping a budget that reflects the needs of Kenyans.”
The MP further encouraged Kenyans to actively engage in governance processes, noting that public involvement enhances transparency and accountability. He also urged citizens to meet their tax obligations, highlighting the connection between civic responsibility and national development.
As the government prepares to table the budget in the National Assembly, discussions around borrowing, debt sustainability, and spending efficiency are expected to take center stage in the coming weeks.
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