The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on June 12, 2025 said that all procurements by Ministries, Departments and Agencies to be done through the e-Government Procurement system without exception, starting July 1, 2025.
Speaking while presenting the national budget for the financial year 2025/26 at Parliament buildings on Thursday, Mbadi said the move will improve governance in the public procurement process, reduce opaqueness and save government resources.
In addition, Mbadi noted that a new Pension Management System will be launched on July 1, 2025 to allow Ministries submit claims online and pensioners to access services remotely, for better service delivery.
“To strengthen digital finance in Kenya, the government will continue to implement the national payment strategy for the period 202-2025 and fast track finalization of a national policy on digital finance,” said Mbadi.
In order to enhance operational efficiency, improve governance and ownership of state corporations, the government developed the government-owned enterprise Bill of 2024, which is a part of broader efforts to streamline public enterprises, reduce fiscal risks, and enhance service delivery to citizens.
The Treasury CS also noted that the government is developing a sustainability-linked framework that will allow the issuance of a bond to diversify financing sources, address budget deficit and fund social and environmental sustainability projects.
According to Mbadi, the 2025/26 budget reaffirms the Government’s commitment to key policies and strategies outlined in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, with a focus on driving sustainable economic recovery.
This agenda aims to drive economic turnaround and inclusive growth by increasing investments in at least five key sectors expected to have the greatest impact on the economy and household welfare.
The fiscal policy for the FY 2025/26 and Medium-Term Budget aims to support the Government’s priority programmes through a growth oriented fiscal consolidation plan.
Fiscal consolidation will be supported by continued efforts to mobilize domestic revenue, rationalize expenditure while safeguarding essential Government programmes and spending.
