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Budget Statement For The FY 2022-23 - F
Budget Statement For The FY 2022-23 - F
BUDGET
STATEMENT
FY 2022/23
Theme: “Accelerating Economic Recovery for
Improved Livelihood”
STATEMENT DELIVERED TO THE NATIONAL
Treasury Building
P. O. Box 30007-00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
Tel: +254-20-2252-299
Fax: +254-20-341-082
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I. INTRODUCTION
This aligns the budget calendar with the timelines for the
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on transforming the lives of Kenyans through strategic
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the Government developed and implemented
growth.
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moderated our spending level targets and ensured
measures.
Global Economy
Domestic Economy
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supported by recovery in agriculture, industry and
services sectors.
remittances.
pressures.
expected benefits.
business environment;
competitiveness;
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d. four, expand access to quality social services in
public services.
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20. The IMF Programme has four key objectives: first,
financial stability.
of COVID-19 pandemic.
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22. Mr. Speaker, in the financial year 2021/22, the
Country.
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23. Mr. Speaker, in this Statement, I will be proposing
strive to:
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• improve social-protection through targeted policy
453,150.
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achieved monumental milestones especially at the
2022;
percent in 2021.
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v) Commercial banks’ lending to the private sector
in 2021.
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viii) Annual Diaspora remittances grew by close to 300
2021/22.
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31. Mr. Speaker, the international oil prices have been
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smallholder farmers to sustainably produce and market
post-harvest losses.
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35. Mr. Speaker, Kenya’s emergent oceans and blue
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yielded positive results. The earnings from the sector
COVID-19 pandemic.
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39. Mr. Speaker, to address the growing cancer
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Education Training (TVET) Institutions also increased
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with disabilities enterprises through 74,021 groups
position.
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Policy, Legal and Institutional Reforms
Procurement Reforms
January 2023.
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47. Mr. Speaker, on framework contracting, we have
framework.
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Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) program remains
Ksh 383.0 billion over the next five years. This gap is
increase revenue.
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network, rationalize frequencies of flights, operate a
restructuring costs.
manufacturers.
percent requirement.
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The banks are now required to integrate climate-related
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an initial basic money transfer innovation. In this period,
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Credit Support to Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises
economy.
government bonds.
Pension Reforms
service pensions.
public servants.
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Insurance Reforms
Program.
mechanism design.
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financial year 2022/23 has been created; and, four,
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tax system and link taxation to our development needs
revenues.
Revenue Projections
percent of GDP.
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Expenditure Projections
billion.
Fiscal Balance
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be financed through net external financing of Ksh 280.7
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facilitates investor, lender and public engagements on
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propose to replace the debt ceiling with a debt anchor
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institutional framework by elevating the PPP Unit to a
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project during the tendering processes and project
appraisal.
V. SPENDING PRIORITIES
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the well-being of Kenyans. The proposed total
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Fulfilling the “Big Four” Agenda
sector.
our society.
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for procurement of equipment at the National Blood
Transfusion Services.
Affordable Housing
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Programme. In addition, Mr. Speaker, I have proposed
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proposed an allocation of Ksh 1.3 billion for the Kenya
Four” initiative.
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115. Mr. Speaker, to promote sustainable
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Ksh 850 million to enhance drought resilience and
disasters.
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119. Mr. Speaker, having highlighted expenditures
Investing in Infrastructure
Improving Security
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124. Mr. Speaker, the proposed allocations include
Ksh 128.4 billion for Defence; Ksh 46.1 billion for the
Forensic Laboratory.
six, class eight and form four candidates; and Ksh 1.96
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Competency Based Curriculum and Ksh 310.0 million
Integration Project.
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130. Mr. Speaker, other proposed allocations to the
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vulnerable segment, I have proposed an allocation of
disabilities.
and Ksh 2.8 billion for the Kenya Social and Economic
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Equity, Poverty Reduction, Women and Youth
Empowerment
for the National Youth Service; Ksh 2.2 billion for the
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Constituency Development Fund; Ksh 2.1 billion for
Shared Services.
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Stimulating Tourism Recovery, Sports, Culture,
Recreation and Arts
regional stadia.
management.
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corruption, I propose an allocation of Ksh 3.6 billion for
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Transfers to County Governments
Governments.
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Measures to Enhance County Governments’ Own
Source Revenue
Governments.
Valuation for Rating Act (Cap. 266) and Rating Act (Cap.
2022 and once enacted will guide the valuation for rating
Equalization Fund
received.
stopped.
October 2021.
be fast-tracked.
Pending Bills
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cases, this has led to closure of businesses, affecting
2022.
Customs Duties
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165. Mr. Speaker, these measures are generally
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and raw materials used in the manufacture of passenger
are not registered under the two Acts are not allowed to
income.
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171. Mr. Speaker, Kenya has witnessed significant
derivatives in Kenya.
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interest restrictions based on a ratio of earnings before
Cabinet Secretary.
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motor vehicles, I propose to exempt from excise duty
of these activities.
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to negatively affect the health of our citizens. The design
milliliter.
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Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act
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Enhancing Tax Administration Procedures
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183. Mr. Speaker, we have noted that tax disputes
by the Courts.
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other than land which the Commissioner can put caveat
the Commissioner.
The Act does not specify the number of times that the
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to amend the Act to require the Commissioner to issue
taxpayer.
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expiry of statutory instruments after 10 years from the
the enactment of the Act that will expire after the 10-
VII. CONCLUSION
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have made the right decisions that will accelerate the
2022/23 budget.
budget.
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Majority and Minority Leaders and the entire House
documents;
general elections;
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▪ Fourth, the Kenya Revenue Authority; Central Bank
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juncture, I wish honourable members the very best as
Pause
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Finance Management Act, 2012. Today, I further submit
2022/23 Budget;
2022/23.
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THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING
APRIL 7, 2022