The National Treasury has slashed the 2025/2026 budget by Ksh398 billion with cuts in various state agencies and departments.
The Hustler Budget was set at Ksh4.3 trillion to Ksh3.865 trillion as President William Ruto's government turns to austerity measures.
The government estimates it will require about Ksh1.9 trillion in public debt to help finance the budget.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has indicated the government will spend Ksh4.67 billion on salaries and allowances in the public service, with Ksh235 billion expected to be directed towards pension and gratuity payments.
