Kenya 2026/27 Budget Brief

On 11 June 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning presented Kenya's FY2026/27 Budget Statement under the theme “Sustaining the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda for Resilient and Inclusive Growth amid Global Uncertainty.”

The Budget focuses on sustaining economic growth, strengthening fiscal discipline, enhancing domestic revenue mobilisation and advancing the Government's development agenda. It also introduces a number of significant tax, fiscal and regulatory proposals that may affect businesses and investors operating in Kenya.

We are pleased to share KPMG's Kenya FY2026/27 Budget Brief, which provides an overview of the key economic highlights, budget priorities, sector allocations and proposed tax measures contained in the Finance Bill 2026 and related legislative proposals.

Some of the key themes emerging from the Budget include:

• Continued fiscal consolidation and debt sustainability measures;
• Enhanced revenue mobilisation through tax administration and digital compliance initiatives;
• Proposed changes to income tax, VAT, excise duty, customs and tax administration provisions;
• Increased focus on public finance management and governance reforms;
• Strategic investments in healthcare, housing, agriculture, infrastructure and the digital economy; and
• Measures aimed at supporting economic growth and private sector participation.

Please see the link below for our detailed highlights from the budget announcement.