Ruto Signs Ksh 393Billion Budget Boost to Fund Security, Housing and Education

President William Ruto has assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026. This raises the national government’s total expenditure by Ksh393 billion from Ksh4.3 trillion to Ksh4.69 trillion.

In a statement issued on April 8 2026, President Ruto said he had already signed the Bill into law at State House, Nairobi.

President Ruto informed Kenyans that this move is aimed at aligning the budget with urgent and emerging national priorities.

President Ruto also said that the additional allocations will support critical security operations, disaster response efforts, and strategic infrastructure investments.

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Different Sectors Allocated Funds

This reflects the government’s effort to respond to evolving needs within the current financial year.

According to the statement, the security sector has received the largest portion of the additional funding.

Further Ksh60 billion has been allocated to strengthen operations across the country.

Victims Affected During Protests

Of this amount, Ksh2 billion has been set aside for the compensation of victims who were affected during the protests.

The education sector has received Ksh45.28 billion, which the government said will support ongoing reforms and advance the policy of universal schooling.

This includes efforts to sustain transitions within the competency-based education system and also improve access to learning resources.

Affordable Housing

Under the government’s housing agenda, the Affordable Housing Programme has been allocated Ksh 25 billion to accelerate construction and support the availability of decent and affordable housing.

Meanwhile, the agriculture sector will be receiving funds close to Ksh18 billion, including Ksh10 billion set aside for the subsidised fertiliser programme aimed at boosting food production and supporting farmers.

Health Sector

On the other hand, in the health sector, Ksh4 billion has been allocated to clear pending bills under the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

The government has also set aside Ksh5.4 billion for the doctors’ internship programme.

Another Ksh2.5 billion has been set aside for Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, and an additional Ksh2.6 billion for the vaccines programme in order to strengthen immunisation coverage across the country.

Additionally, Ksh675 million has been allocated for the upgrading of Level 4 hospitals across the country to enhance service delivery at county-level facilities and reduce pressure on referral hospitals.

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Blue Economy

The Blue Economy and Fisheries Department received Ksh350 million to support preparations for the Oceanic Conference scheduled to take place in Mombasa and Kilifi in June 2026.

Supplementary budgets are usually introduced to reorganize spending within a financial year.

This allows the government to respond to emerging issues while also sustaining implementation of the key development programmes across various sectors.

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