2026 Budget Policy Statement Presentation

ICT and The Digital Economy( ICT and DE) Principal Secretary Eng. John Tanui, CBS, today appeared before the Departmental Committee on Communication and Innovation ( CCI), where he tabled the State Department's 2026 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) for consideration.

Eng.Tanui appeared before the Committee chaired by John Kiarie, Member of Parliament for Dagoretti South, and presented the key ICT and Digital Economy policies underlying the expenditure ceilings in the 2026 Budget Policy Statement, indicative performance targets linked to the policies and programmes in the BPS.

The PS presented the proposed projects and their respective allocations; the programs / projects and activities not accommodated within the proposed ceiling.

He stated that the State Department aims to have an improved ICT infrastructure and Services; a well regulated ICT Industry, an Efficient Service Delivery and a Secure and resilient Cyberspace and enhanced Data Privacy.

"To enhance Kenya's Digital Transformation, the government is committed to the implementation of the Fourth Medium-Term Plan(MTP IV)(2023-2027); Government and Digital Service Delivery Strategy; Kenya National Digital Master Plan( 2022-2032) and Kenya Digital Economy Blueprint, " noted Eng.Tanui.

The 2026 BPS was tabled in the National Assembly on 11th February, 2026 and subsequently committed to departmental committees for consideration in line with Section 25(2) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 as read together with Standing Order 232(5).

The PS was accompanied by the newly Appointed ICT Authority CEO ,Jessy Kiveu Maruti; Konza Technopolies Development Authority CEO, John Paul Okwiri; Kenya-Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Ag. Principal Prof. Jennifer Khamasi, EBS; Data Commissioner, Emmaculate Kassait, MBS among other Senior Ministry officials.