The Kenyan government has significantly increased its allocation to governance and anti-corruption institutions in the 2025/2026 financial year, signaling a renewed push for transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. In his budget statement to Parliament, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced a total of KSh 99.6 billion for agencies tasked with upholding justice and oversight an increase of KSh 6.5 billion from the KSh 93.1 billion set aside in the previous fiscal year.
Among the key beneficiaries is the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), which has seen its budget rise to KSh 4.5 billion from KSh 4.2 billion. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has been allocated KSh 4.5 billion, up from KSh 4.0 billion, signaling stronger support for the legal arm responsible for prosecuting graft-related cases. While the State Law Office experienced a reduction in funding—from KSh 6.9 billion to KSh 5.3 billion—the Office of the Auditor General maintained its KSh 8.7 billion allocation, underscoring its continued importance in auditing government expenditure.
Parliament and the Judiciary also received significant funding boosts. Parliament’s budget has been raised to KSh 48.0 billion, up by KSh 3.4 billion, while the Judiciary will receive KSh 27.8 billion, an increase of KSh 3.1 billion. According to CS Mbadi, the additional funds for the Judiciary will support the expansion of court infrastructure, the digitisation of judicial services, and improved access to justice.
Mbadi stated that corruption remains a critical threat to the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), and that tackling it requires robust institutional frameworks and adequate resource allocation. “A well-resourced Parliament and Judiciary are essential for sustaining democratic governance, enforcing accountability, and safeguarding public resources,” he said.
The budget allocations reflect the government’s intent to strengthen oversight institutions and deliver justice efficiently. As Kenya continues its anti-corruption drive, the success of these efforts will depend on not just funding, but on political will, institutional integrity, and citizen engagement.
