Youth in the country benefited the most in the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget presented by Finance Minister John Mbadi.
The government has allocated billions of shillings for education in the budget.
The proposals aim to wipe the tears of Gen Z youth according to the source reports.
The budget also addresses issues of employment and other economic strategies.
As the public comment period for the Finance Bill 2026 neared its end on Monday evening, Kenyan youth turned to social media to analyze proposed taxes.
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Minister Blade Nzimande has called for an African-led science and innovation agenda while tabling a budget exceeding R10 billion in Parliament. The funds aim to advance research and development across the continent.
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reassured Kenyans that the proposed PAYE tax relief for low earners remains on track, even though it was omitted from the Finance Bill 2026.
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The World Bank has outlined three regulatory conditions Kenya must meet by June 30 to secure a Ksh96.9 billion budget support loan. The funds will support salaries and daily government operations. The requirements follow Kenya's request for aid amid fuel supply disruptions and external shocks from the Middle East conflict.