The Kenyan government is investing Ksh386.1 billion in the 2026/27 budget to boost the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). During the budget presentation on June 11, 2026, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi highlighted that this funding will follow a value-chain approach, focusing on key sectors outlined in the government's economic
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Mbadi Touts Kenya’s Poverty Drop, Pledges Faster Reduction
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi addressed the Senate, highlighting Kenya's steady progress in reducing poverty while emphasizing the need for continued efforts to achieve sustainable improvements.During his appearance before the plenary on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Mbadi presented data indicating a gradual decline in the national poverty headcount ratio over
Ndindi Nyoro Warns of Looming Economic Crisis in Kenya
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro warns Kenya heads for an economic crisis soon.In an X post on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, he said heavy debt needs threaten the nation's future.Kenya takes on about Ksh1.2 trillion in loans each year. Nyoro says the economy can't keep that up.Debt alert for Kenyans"Fellow Kenyans,