Benki ya Dunia inaweka masharti ya Ksh96.9 bilioni kwa Kenya

Benki ya Dunia imeweka masharti matatu ya kisheria ambayo Kenya lazima itimize kabla ya Juni 30 ili kupata mkopo wa msaada wa bajeti wa Ksh96.9 bilioni. Mkopo huo utatumika kufadhili mishahara na shughuli za kila siku za serikali. Hii inakuja baada ya Kenya kuomba msaada kutokana na matatizo ya usambazaji wa mafuta na misukosko ya nje kutokana na mzozo wa Mashariki ya Kati.

Benki ya Dunia imetoa mkopo wa Ksh96.9 bilioni chini ya programu ya shughuli za maendeleo (DPO), ambao utaingizwa moja kwa moja kwenye hazina ya taifa ili kufadhili mishahara na shughuli za serikali.

Masharti matatu ni pamoja na kanuni za kutambua walengwa wa misaada ya kila mwezi kwa watoto yatima, wazee na walemavu; sheria za kutoa bonde zinazohusishwa na uendelevu (SLBs); na msaada wa kisheria kwa sera ya kuongeza ukingo wa miti wa taifa hadi asilimia 30 ifikapo 2032 chini ya Sheria ya Uhifadhi wa Misitu na Usimamizi.

Kulingana na Hazina, makubaliano mawili yatakamilika kabla ya mwisho wa Mei, na Bunge linarudiwa kushughulikia marekebisho ya sheria ya misitu ifikapo Mei 5. Baada ya kupitishwa, Kenya itahitaji barua ya idhini kutoka Shirika la Fedha la Kimataifa (IMF) ili kuanza kutolewa kwa fedha.

Hii inatokea wakati bajeti ya nchi inakadiriwa kuwa Ksh4.738 trilioni, na upungufu wa Ksh1.22 trilioni sawa na asilimia 6.4 ya Pato la Taifa. Mkopo huu ni muhimu sana ili kusaidia utulivu wa kifedha wa serikali.

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South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presents the 2026 budget, highlighting debt stabilisation, social grants, and infrastructure investment.
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South Africa unveils 2026 budget focusing on debt stabilisation

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented the 2026 National Budget on 25 February 2026, announcing debt stabilisation at 78.9% of GDP and the withdrawal of proposed tax increases. The budget allocates R292.8 billion for social grants with increases for recipients and commits R1.07 trillion to infrastructure over the medium term. Reforms aim to enhance economic growth and public service efficiency amid a projected 1.6% growth for 2026.

The Cabinet has approved a massive Ksh4.7 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, a significant rise from the previous year's allocation. This plan shifts focus to scaled-up investments across sectors to drive economic growth. The government expects to collect Ksh3.53 trillion in revenues against Ksh4.7 trillion in spending.

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Building on the World Bank's earlier pledges, Kenya's Central Bank has sought urgent funding to stabilize fuel supplies disrupted by the Iran war. Governor Kamau Thugge announced this at the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in the US, as President Ruto assured Kenyans of moderated prices.

The office of Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has requested an additional Sh350 million to cover its daily operations, including helicopter rental, raising the total budget to Sh873 million ahead of National Assembly approval. This follows an initial allocation of Sh873 million. Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu has condemned the large allocation as contrary to President William Ruto's push to cut government spending.

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Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Dr Kamau Thugge has assured that the shilling will hold steady against the US dollar despite global pressures, citing a USD619 million balance of payments surplus and strong reserves. He expressed optimism amid Middle East conflict and US trade policy uncertainties. Talks with the IMF continue for a new program after the previous one expired.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver South Africa's 2026 Budget speech on February 25, amid positive economic signals including a credit rating upgrade and rising commodity prices. These factors are expected to support efforts to cap the country's debt at 77.9% of GDP and advance fiscal consolidation. Economists anticipate a focus on stabilizing debt and outlining a path to lower ratios in the medium and long term.

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Kenya's Senate has summoned Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma after the National Treasury halted fund transfers to the county. The measure, effective from April 10, enforces payment of a court-awarded debt to a foreign investor but sparks fears of salary delays and service disruptions. Lawmakers question the decision's proportionality.

 

 

 

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