The government has ramped up funding for governance and anti-corruption agencies in the 2025/2026 financial year, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, justice, and the rule of law.
In his budget statement to Parliament, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed an allocation of KSh 99.6 billion to institutions tasked with promoting good governance and public accountability. This marks a KSh 6.5 billion increase from the KSh 93.1 billion set aside in the previous fiscal year.
Among the notable beneficiaries are the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), each receiving KSh 4.5 billion—up from KSh 4.2 billion and KSh 4.0 billion, respectively. The Office of the Auditor General retained its budget of KSh 8.7 billion, while the State Law Office saw a reduction from KSh 6.9 billion to KSh 5.3 billion.
The Judiciary and Parliament also received significant boosts. Parliament’s allocation rose to KSh 48.0 billion, up from KSh 44.6 billion, while the Judiciary’s budget increased to KSh 27.8 billion from KSh 24.7 billion. The Judiciary’s additional funds will support digitisation, infrastructure expansion, and enhanced access to justice.
CS Mbadi stressed that the enhanced funding reflects the government’s resolve to eliminate corruption, strengthen institutions, and uphold the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and Vision 2030.
“Corruption and mismanagement of public resources remain key obstacles to our development agenda,” Mbadi told legislators. “A well-funded Parliament and Judiciary are crucial for democratic governance, accountability, and the protection of public resources.”
The budget demonstrates a strategic approach to bolstering the justice system and oversight institutions as the government intensifies efforts to build public trust and institutional resilience.
Written By Rodney Mbua
