Kenya’s National Treasury has officially launched the budget preparation process for the Financial Year 2027/28 and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), setting the stage for the next national budget with a clear emphasis on accelerating the digital economy and driving inclusive economic growth.
The process, launched by Treasury officials, aligns with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Vision 2030, and the Fourth Medium Term Plan. It highlights key pillars including the Digital Superhighway, innovation, productivity, and digitalisation as central to Kenya’s development strategy.
Digital infrastructure and the broader digital economy feature prominently in the government’s priorities. Plans include continued investment in high-speed connectivity, data centres, digital public services, and skills development to position Kenya as a regional technology hub. These efforts aim to boost productivity across sectors, enhance government efficiency through automation, and create opportunities for youth and MSMEs in the digital space.
Alongside digital priorities, the budget process will maintain focus on agriculture, MSMEs, Universal Health Coverage, and affordable housing. Fiscal consolidation remains a guiding principle, with efforts to strengthen revenue mobilisation, improve public expenditure efficiency, and maintain a sustainable debt path.
Kenya’s economy has shown resilience amid global and domestic challenges, with growth projections supporting continued recovery. The upcoming budget will seek to balance growth-oriented spending with prudent fiscal management, targeting a narrower deficit while protecting critical investments in infrastructure and human capital.
Public participation will play a key role in the process, as stakeholders from the private sector, civil society, and counties provide input on priorities and allocations. The final budget is expected to reflect a strong push toward a knowledge-based, digitally enabled economy that can generate jobs and attract investment.
This early launch of the FY2027/28 process signals the government’s commitment to long-term planning and structural reforms. As Kenya advances its digital agenda, the budget outcomes will be closely watched for their impact on innovation, connectivity, and overall economic competitiveness in the region.
The Treasury is expected to release more detailed guidelines and timelines for stakeholder engagement in the coming weeks.
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