Budget: Of Mbadi dreaming of Singapore but stuck with hustler reality

National Treasury CS CPA John Mbadi at Bunge Tower on November 14, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

The annual planning cycle took a decisive milestone this past week. According to the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budget calendar for 2026/27, the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) must be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval on Friday, February 13, 2026.