The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
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The National Treasury has mobilised Sh2.43 trillion in revenue during the first seven months of the 2025/2026 financial year.
According to a gazette notice dated February 13, the government had by January 30, 2026, realised 54 percent of its Sh4.43 trillion revenue target. Tax collections formed the bulk of the income, contributing Sh1.34 trillion.
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The report also indicates that the government leaned significantly on borrowing to bridge funding gaps. A total of Sh732.5 billion was secured through Treasury bills and bonds, Sh234.3 billion from external partners and commercial lenders, and Sh117.8 billion from government levies and internal charges.
Within the same timeframe, Sh885.7 billion was spent on wages and operational costs.
The Teachers Service Commission received the largest share at Sh225 billion, followed by the Ministry of Defence (Sh103.4 billion), the State Department for Basic Education (Sh79.6 billion), and the National Police Service (Sh71.7 billion).
Additionally, Sh1.075 trillion was directed toward servicing public debt, highlighting the increasing strain of debt obligations on the country’s finances.
