National Treasury

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CBK
BUSINESS

CBK Raises Ksh35.74bn in Strong Treasury Bill Auction Demand

A strong appetite for government debt pushed the latest Treasury bill auction above expectations, with the government raising Ksh 35.74 billion against an...

Oil rig at the Ngamia-1 well in the Lokichar basin.
BUSINESS

South Lokichar Oil Project Hit by Ksh9.84 Billion Treasury Funding Slash

A budget decision by the National Treasury has cast fresh doubt on Kenya’s long-awaited plans to begin commercial oil production before the end...

Treasury CS John Mbadi
BUSINESS

Treasury Denies New Tax on Mobile Phones in Finance Bill 2026 Debate

The National Treasury has moved to calm rising public concern over proposed changes in the Finance Bill 2026 that critics say could make...

Person operating a fuel pump. PHOTO/Pexels
BUSINESS

Fuel Prices Revised Downward After VAT Slash to 8pc

Fuel prices in Kenya have dipped slightly after the government cut taxes, offering some relief to consumers grappling with high transport and energy...

Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo.
BUSINESS

Govt Reiterates Commitment to Fair and Competitive Market Economy

Kenya has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a fair, open and well-regulated market economy that supports business growth and healthy competition. Principal Secretary...

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BUSINESSECONOMY

Treasury Proposes Ksh287B Increase in Ministerial Spending

The government has proposed an increase in spending for the 2025/26 financial year through the first supplementary budget tabled in Parliament. Treasury Cabinet...

Treasury CS John Mbadi
BUSINESS

Mbadi Hails New Infrastructure Fund as Game Changer for Kenya’s Economy

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has welcomed the creation of the National Infrastructure Fund, saying it will help Kenya finance major development projects...

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi
BUSINESS

Treasury Projects 5.3% Growth as Mbadi Tables 2026 Budget Policy Statement

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has projected that Kenya’s economy will grow by 5.3 per cent in 2026, signalling confidence in the country’s...

National Treasury building. PHOTO/@KeTreasury/X
BUSINESS

Treasury Moves to Shield Kenyans from Predatory Digital Loans

The National Treasury has intensified efforts to regulate digital lenders and protect Kenyans from exploitation in the fast-growing credit market. Appearing before the...