[PHOTOS] Mbadi poses for photos at Treasury ahead of budget presentation

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi made the final preparations to present the 2026/27 national budget, unveiling a record Sh4.84 trillion spending plan aimed at accelerating economic growth, creating jobs and strengthening key sectors of the economy.

The CS posed for photographs at the National Treasury headquarters ahead of the official budget presentation to Parliament, holding the traditional budget briefcase containing the fiscal proposals for the upcoming financial year.

Treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi with the budget briefcase/EZEKIEL AMING'A

He was accompanied by Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo and other senior officials from the Treasury, who joined him during the pre-presentation photo session.

At the Treasury grounds, Mbadi interacted briefly with officials and posed for photos displaying the budget documents before proceeding to Parliament for the formal reading of the spending plan.

The Sh4.84 trillion budget is expected to outline government priorities for the 2026/27 financial year, with emphasis on economic recovery measures, employment creation, infrastructure development and support for critical public services.

Treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi with the budget briefcase/EZEKIEL AMING'A

Majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah,  Treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi and Minority Leader Junet Mohamed/EZEKIEL AMING'A

Majority leader Kimani Ichungwa, Treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi and Minority Leader Junet Mohamed/EZEKIEL AMING'A