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Treasury slashes Sports budget to Sh13.5 billion

By Sharon Wanga | 9mos ago

National Treasury CS John Mbadi(3rd left)with the Appropriations Committee Chairman Samuel Atandi(right) and other leaders looks on at Parliament on June 12, 2025[Boniface Okendo, Standard]

The National Treasury has proposed a reduced allocation of Sh13.5 billion for the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund in the 2025/26 Budget.

In his maiden budget presentation at Parliament Buildings on Thursday, June 12, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the funds are aimed at positioning Kenya as a regional hub of talent and cultural heritage.

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