Trans Nzoia allocates Sh500 million for agriculture in 2026/2027 budget

Trans Nzoia has proposed Ksh500 million for agriculture in the 2026/2027 budget to support small scale farmers. The funding will finance crop, livestock and fisheries programmes, including farm inputs, pest control, livestock health and irrigation. Governor George Natembeya said the investment aims to boost food production and strengthen farmers’ livelihoods. Trans Nzoia government has proposed…

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Meru residents
Residents of Meru County during a public participation forum on the Budget Estimates organised by the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC). Photo Courtesy

Meru residents push for bigger budget share for agriculture and youth empowerment

Residents of Meru County have called on the national government to prioritise agriculture and youth empowerment in the 2026/27 Budget, saying the two sectors hold the key to economic growth, job creation and improved livelihoods in the region. Speaking during a public participation forum on the Budget Estimates organised by the National Assembly’s Budget and…

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President Ruto launching the Affordable housing in Mukuru
President Ruto launching the Affordable housing in Mukuru. Photo Courtesy

Treasury sets aside Ksh over 50 billion for affordable housing in 2026/2027 budget

Kenya’s push to put more citizens under decent roofs is receiving a fresh financial shot in the arm, with the National Treasury earmarking Ksh 50.6 billion for the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) in the 2026/2027 financial year. The allocation, which forms 37 percent of the total Ksh 135.8 billion set aside for Housing, Urban Developments…

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