The government has increased the State House budget by Ksh3.81 billion in the latest Supplementary Budget II for the 2024/25 financial year. Additionally, the Executive Office of the President will receive Ksh651.69 million more, marking an 18.18% increase.
A report tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday, February 18, shows that the State House budget has risen by 88.4%, with Treasury citing personnel emoluments, operational shortfalls, and medical insurance as key reasons for the increase. Similarly, the additional funding for the President’s office will cover personnel costs, operations, maintenance, and donor-funded projects.
The overall government budget has been revised upwards by Ksh86.18 billion across the three arms of government, while the Consolidated Fund Services saw a reduction of Ksh23.61 billion.
Among the beneficiaries of the increased allocations is the State Department for Roads, which will receive an additional Ksh6.08 billion for settling outstanding bills and implementing critical road infrastructure projects. The Ministry of Mining, led by CS Hassan Joho, will receive Ksh594.2 million, with Ksh300 million allocated under recurrent expenditure and Ksh160 million under capital expenditure.
The Ministry of Health’s budget has been significantly raised, with the State Department for Public Health receiving Ksh5.08 billion to cover intern doctors’ salaries, outstanding salary arrears, and stipends for Community Health Promoters. Additionally, the Medical Services Department will receive Ksh8.68 billion to support KEMSA, the Primary Healthcare Fund, and referral hospitals.
The Ministry of Education has secured a substantial Ksh48.59 billion increase, including Ksh18.57 billion for the Teachers’ Service Commission, Ksh15.4 billion for Higher Education, and Ksh6.97 billion for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).