Kenyan Senator Urges Focus on Completing Ongoing Projects and Pending Bills in 2026/2027 Budget

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina urged the Kenyan government to halt the introduction of new projects in the 2026/2027 financial year budget. He called instead for the completion of ongoing initiatives and the settlement of all verified pending bills. AllAfrica reported these statements from the senator, who emphasized fiscal discipline amid rising financial obligations.

Ole Kina stated that Kenya's FY 2026/2027 budget should not fund new projects until all existing promises and ongoing projects are completed, and all verified pending bills are paid. He questioned the National Treasury's application of Article 223 of the Constitution of Kenya.

The senator added that the Treasury must stop using Article 223 to spend outside the Appropriation Act and the budget approved by Parliament, except strictly within constitutional limits.

Article 223 of the Constitution of Kenya permits the national government to spend money not authorized by an Appropriation Act if funds are insufficient or for a new purpose. Under this article, supplementary expenditure requires subsequent parliamentary approval within two months. Spending under Article 223 is limited to 10% of the previous budget and is often used for emergencies.

7 trillion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year on February 10, 2026. 7 trillion. 5 billion.

7 billion in the 2026/2027 budget. The budget also earmarks Sh2 billion for the Contingency Fund. 9 percent of the most recent audited revenue.

2 billion has been proposed for the Equalisation Fund in Kenya. 7 billion are proposed under the County Governments Additional Allocation Bill, 2026. 7 billion.