Sh3.9trn Budget to strengthen economic recovery

The government seeks to accelerate the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) through the 3.9trillion Budget unveiled last Thursday, allocating funds for various projects and initiatives aimed at benefiting mwananchi under the five BETA pillars. The Budget focuses on enhancing agricultural transformation, supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), boosting affordable housing, achieving universal healthcare, and […]

How, where and why of the Sh3.9trn Budget allocations

The National Treasury on Thursday presented the country’s Sh 3.9 trillion Budget for the financial year 2024/25, which seeks to enhance economic growth after a positive surge in 2023. Prof. Njuguna Ngung’u, the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, said the Budget prioritises expanding the economy by 5.5 per cent, driven by continued […]