The Appropriation Bill, 2026

In short

The Appropriation Bill, 2026 is the official legal tool that allows the Kenyan government to withdraw and spend money for its operations. It outlines the budget allocations for both recurrent expenses, like salaries, and development projects across all ministries and state departments. The total amount authorized for withdrawal from the Consolidated Fund is KSh 2,187,508,892,628. Additionally, it permits government agencies to use money they collect directly, known as Appropriations-in-Aid. This funding covers the period starting 1st July, 2026 and ending on 30th June, 2027.

Clause by clause

1. Clause 1

   Short Title and Commencement

   This Act will be known as the Appropriation Act, 2026 and is scheduled to officially take effect on 1st July, 2026.

2. Clause 2

   Issuance of Money from the Consolidated Fund

   Allows the National Treasury to withdraw KSh 2,187,508,892,628 from the national purse to fund public services and development projects for the financial year ending June 30, 2027.

3. Clause 3

   Appropriations-in-Aid

   Permits government departments to directly spend the additional revenues they collect internally from services they offer, alongside the main budget allocation.

4. Vote R1066

   Basic Education Recurrent Expenditure

   Allocates KSh 116.8 billion for day-to-day running costs of basic education, including KSh 12.2 billion for primary education and KSh 86.3 billion for secondary education.

5. Vote R1082

   Medical Services Recurrent Expenditure

   Provides KSh 63.9 billion for day-to-day healthcare services, with KSh 23.7 billion dedicated to national referral and specialized hospital services.

6. Vote D1091

   Roads Development Expenditure

   Allocates KSh 74.5 billion from the national supply and KSh 92.1 billion from internal collections for building and upgrading road transport infrastructure across the country.

7. Vote R2091

   Teachers Service Commission Recurrent Expenditure

   Allocates KSh 422.5 billion to the Teachers Service Commission, primarily to cover teacher resource management, salaries, and administrative costs.