The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2025
Status Timeline
Proposed
Done ยท 25 Mar 2026
Public Review
Done
Debate
Done
Executive
Done
Enacted
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KSh 122.4 Billion Released from the Consolidated Fund
Under Section 2, the National Treasury is authorized to issue KSh 122,428,974,419 out of the Consolidated Fund to fund various recurrent and development expenditures specified in the First Schedule for the financial year ending 30th June, 2025.
KSh 37.8 Billion Reduction in Existing Allocations
Section 5 mandates a reduction of KSh 37,797,268,913 from the previously authorized allocations for specific state departments and ministries. The specific votes affected include the State Department for Devolution, State Department for Roads, and State Department for Water & Sanitation, as listed in the Second Schedule.
Formal Sanction of Supplementary II Estimates
The Bill provides statutory sanction for public expenditures based on the Supplementary II Estimates of Expenditure 2024/25 (Recurrent) and the Supplementary II Estimates of Expenditure 2024/25 (Development).
Bill No.
No. 8 of 2025
Gazette No.
Supplement No. 35 of 2025
Sponsor
Gladys Boss
Background
The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2025 is introduced to provide legal and statutory sanction for public expenditure adjustments for the financial year ending 30th June, 2025. It legalizes the allocations and reductions outlined under the Supplementary II Estimates of Expenditure for both Recurrent and Development budgets.
Key Provisions
Issue of KSh 122.4 Billion
Section 2 of the Bill permits the National Treasury to issue a total sum of KSh 122,428,974,419 out of the Consolidated Fund. This money is to be applied to the recurrent and development services of the government as detailed in the First Schedule.
Appropriation of Funds
Section 3 directs that the sum granted by Section 2 be appropriated for the specific services and programs outlined in the First Schedule.
Appropriations in Aid
Section 4 permits the application of sums specified as Appropriations in Aid in both the First and Second Schedules. These revenues are directed to be applied outside the Consolidated Fund in accordance with Article 206(1)(b) of the Constitution.
Reduction of Supplies
Section 5 reduces the supply previously granted to the government by KSh 37,797,268,913. This reduction targets specific votes detailed in the Second Schedule, such as:
- State Department for Devolution (Vote R1032) reduced by KSh 30,000,000.
- State Department for Roads (Vote R1091) reduced by KSh 76,029,859.
- State Department for Livestock Development (Vote R1162) reduced by KSh 219,300,000.
Gazettement
The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2026 was published in Kenya Gazette No. 69 as Bill No. 16 of 2026.
Gazettement
The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2026 was published in Kenya Gazette No. 69 as Bill No. 16 of 2026.
First Reading
The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2026, sponsored by the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, had its First Reading in the National Assembly.
First Reading
The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2026, sponsored by the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, had its First Reading in the National Assembly.
Second Reading
The bill proceeded to its Second Reading, allowing for debate on its general principles.
Committee of the Whole House
The bill was considered during the Committee Stage (Committee of the Whole House).
Third Reading
The bill had its Third Reading and was approved by the National Assembly.
Presidential Assent
The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2026 received Presidential Assent, becoming law.
Gazettement
The Supplementary Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2026 was gazetted and published in Kenya Gazette No. 147 as National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2026.
First Reading
The Supplementary Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2026, sponsored by the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, had its First Reading in the National Assembly.
Second Reading
The bill proceeded to its Second Reading in the National Assembly, allowing for debate on its general principles.
Committee of the Whole House
The bill was considered in detail during the Committee Stage (Committee of the Whole House).
Third Reading
The bill went through its Third Reading and was passed by the National Assembly.
Presidential Assent
The Supplementary Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2026 received Presidential Assent, officially enacting it into law.