Nearly KES 1 trillion. That is how much Treasury plans to borrow from the domestic market in FY2026/27. Much of the public debate has focused on the Finance Bill. Yet this figure deserves attention too. Domestic borrowing affects who gets access to credit, the cost of financing for businesses, and the obligations taxpayers will carry into the future. The key question: what is this borrowing expected to deliver? In this article, John Mburu explores one of the least-discussed aspects of Kenya's budget: the government's reliance on domestic borrowing, the trade-offs involved, and what citizens should expect in return. As reflections on the 2026/27 Budget continue, this perspective is worth reading. Read the full article here: shorturl.at/ywywH #Budget2026 #FinanceBill2026 #KenyaEconomy #PublicFinance #FiscalPolicy #DomesticDebt

"On securitisation, government is committing future revenues to fund current projects. This means the next government starts with a lower revenue base and will need to raise even more revenue to fund its own programmes. Unless we confront the difficult choices around containing expenditure, we will keep digging deeper into our pockets." — Fred Omondi @DeloitteKenya

"We really are resilient. We should not get tired. We hold the card. The social contract needs to be honoured to the letter, so we don't pay all the taxes we pay, black tax, housing, and medical costs from our pockets when deductions have already been made. We must continue holding government accountable to ensure the social contract is upheld." — Lydia Ndirangu, @KeEquityBank

"Our revenue structures and policy frameworks are trying to catch up with expenditures. We need a more proactive approach to reducing expenditure and focusing resources on priority areas. The Budget still has a lot of fat that can be trimmed." — @wangarikebuchi

"Much of the Budget Speech was a statement of intent. The key question is whether the measures announced will be implemented. I also expected to see the Auditor-General's report referenced as part of the budget process, but that was missing." — Anthony Mwangi, Founder, CEO Visible Industries Ltd at the @DeloitteKenya 2026/27 Kenya National Budget Event

The Budget has been presented. The focus now shifts to understanding what the proposals mean for citizens, businesses, and Kenya's economic outlook. Our MD, @wangarikebuchi, joins @DeloitteKenya's 2026 Kenya National Budget Briefing this morning for a discussion on Balancing Fiscal Realities with Public Expectations and the implications of today's Budget. There is still time to register and follow the conversation online: sl1nk.com/yy00nsr #NationalBudget2026 #KenyaBudget #PublicFinance #FiscalPolicy #PFM

As Kenya prepares for tomorrow's Budget, attention is turning to how government can respond to growing public expectations while working within limited resources. Anthony Mwangi, Lydia Ndirangu, Fred Omondi, and our MD, @wangarikebuchi, will join @DeloitteKenya's 2026 Kenya National Budget Briefing, on a panel moderated by @AmbokoJH, to discuss this year's theme, Balancing Fiscal Realities with Public Expectations. To follow the conversation online, register here: sl1nk.com/yy00nsr #NationalBudget2026 #KenyaBudget #PublicFinance #FiscalPolicy #PFM

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Ten years later, our greatest strength remains the people behind the work. This anniversary year gives us an opportunity to celebrate the team, partnerships, and trust built through a decade of working alongside governments, development partners, and institutions across Africa. As we look ahead, we remain committed to supporting stronger public financial management, climate finance, and other solutions helping governments deliver better outcomes. To learn more about our work, visit expertiseglobal.org. #ExpertiseGlobalAt10 #PublicFinance #ClimateFinance #Africa @wangarikebuchi

Across Africa, climate priorities are increasingly shaping national budgets. UNEP estimates Sub-Saharan Africa requires around US$51 billion annually for climate adaptation, bringing renewed focus to how resources are prioritised, allocated, Android tracked. This World Environment Day, Expertise Global recognises the importance of strong public finance systems in supporting climate investment and long-term development outcomes. To learn more about our climate finance services, visit expertiseglobal.org. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateFinance #ClimateAction #PublicFinance #PFM #Sustainability

Kenya faces a 12-billion-dollar annual gap in infrastructure funding. Closing this divide is impossible with public resources alone, meaning private capital and smart partnerships are now essential to drive sustainable, climate-resilient growth across the country. Representing @KEPSA_KENYA at the recent Kenya Private Sector Focused PPP Symposium, our team at Expertise Global joined key discussions alongside the National Treasury and Economic Planning, @WorldBankGroup, the @IFC_org - International Finance Corporation, and government leaders. We addressed the critical frameworks required to unlock institutional investment, including the National Infrastructure Fund Act and the Central Bank's Green Finance Taxonomy. Closing this financing gap requires deep collaboration to design bankable, secure investment structures. Long-term regional growth depends entirely on how we co-create these frameworks to secure a sustainable economic future. #PPPSymposium2026 #PublicPrivatePartnerships #GreenFinance #Infrastructure #KEPSA #PublicFinance @wangarikebuchi

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 to our clients, partners, and the people of Kenya as we mark 𝟲𝟯 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Today, we honour the visionaries who built our foundation. We remain committed to doing our part, shaping sound public finances and economic policies needed to secure a prosperous future for all Kenyans. Wishing you a wonderful celebration. #MadarakaDay #Kenya #PublicFinance #PFM #Africa

Scenes from the @africasoftpower Summit, where conversations on access, ownership, and economic participation took centre stage across sectors shaping Africa’s future. @wangarikebuchi, joined fellow panellists @ojomaochai, @CMuraga, and TomiwaAladekomo for a lively discussion moderated by @ObinnaOkamgba. The session explored how access to finance, networks, and opportunity continues to shape who gets to build, grow, and lead. As more women enter business and leadership spaces across the continent, the focus is increasingly turning to participation that translates into long-term economic power. #AfricaSoftPowerSummit #EconomicInclusion #WomenInLeadership #Africa #Leadership

National budgets reveal a country’s true priorities. When public investment leans heavily towards physical infrastructure while healthcare and education remain underfunded, the economic impact falls hardest on women across Africa. For visibility to translate into genuine financial power, state funding must support the spaces where women actually operate. Reflecting on this link between public spend and economic participation, our MD, @wangarikebuchi, recently joined the dialogue at the @africasoftpower Summit. In an engaging conversation on From Presence to Participation: African Women and the Economics of Access, she highlighted why sustainable development requires a deliberate shift in how public resources are allocated. Long-term growth depends not only on what economies build, but also on whom those investments support. #AfricaSoftPowerSummit #EconomicInclusion #WomenInLeadership #Africa #PublicFinance

Wishing our global network of clients and partners a blessed Eid Al Adha! In the spirit of this occasion, we honour the values of sacrifice, integrity and stewardship, driving sustainable growth to strengthen our communities. Eid Mubarak. #EidMubarak #PFM #PublicFinance #Eidaladha #Africa #Kenya