Amid protests in Nairobi CBD, Parliament's session continues as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is set to read the budget Day Speech.
The CS arrived earlier at the Parliament precincts ahead of the speech.
Meanwhile, around Nairobi CBD protests over the death of Albert Ojwanga, who died in police custody, continue.
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula reads the standing orders governing the presentation of the speech.
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The Treasury has allocated Sh229 billion in the 2025/26 budget to clear verified pending bills.
CS John Mbadi says the verification committee has reviewed 57 percent of over 65,000 claims.
The committee is set to submit its final report this month for Cabinet approval.
CS Mbadi" The economy has remained resilient, recording an average growth rate of 5.2% for the years 2023 and 2024. In 2024, the economy grew by 4.7%, supported by positive growth in all sectors except construction and mining."
He adds that, "This growth was lower compared to 5.7% in 2023, mainly due to the adverse effects of floods in the second quarter and the anti-finance bill protests in the third quarter of 2024 that disrupted economic activities."
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