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The National Treasury on June 11, 2026, presented the country’s Sh4.82 trillion Budget for the financial year 2026/2727, which seeks to foster economic growth amid rising global uncertainty. Mr John Mbadi, the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, said the Budget prioritises
expanding the economy by 5 per cent in 2026 driven by continued investment in five priority areas
under the Bottom-up Economic.

Strengthening value chains for faster economic growth: The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) on May 20 -22, 2026, hosted its 9th Annual Regional Conference, bringing together policymakers, researchers, private sector leaders and development partners to deliberate on how Kenya can strengthen value chains for inclusive development.

The rapid growth of the digital economy has transformed content creation into a viable source of income for millions worldwide. In Kenya, the Government is promoting content creation as a viable income generating activity through its digital superhighway pillar of the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.

Ebola is a rare but deadly viral disease caused by Orthoebolaviruses. It leads to hemorrhagic fever, damaging the body’s ability to clot and often resulting in severe bleeding, organ failure, and death.
Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected body fluids, contaminated clothing or
bedding, unsterilised equipment, or handling infected wild animals.