Treasury CS John Mbadi on June 12, 2025 / ENOS TECHEThe Ministry of Water and Environment has received a significant financial injection under the 2025/26 national budget.
Treasury CS John Mbadi has allocated Sh103.5 billion to the water and environment sector.
In the 2024-2025 Budget, the government allocated Sh97.7 billion to the water and environment sector.
The funds are spread across key subsectors aimed at improving water access, sanitation, and environmental conservation in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
Mbadi allocated Sh10.7 billion for Forest Resources Conservation and Management, Sh1.6 billion for Forests Research and Development, Sh3.7 billion for Environment Management and Protection, and Sh11.5 billion for the Kenya Financing Locally Led Climate Action Project.
Others are Sh1.6 billion for Meteorological Service, Sh13.2 billion for wildlife security, conservation and management, Sh953 million for wildlife research and development, Sh1.1 billion for Human Wildlife Conflict Compensation and Sh950 million for Wildlife Insurance.
The government proposed an allocation of Sh26.8 billion for water and sewerage infrastructure development, Sh16.5 billion for water resources management, and Sh1.9 billion for water storage and flood control.
He further proposed Sh15.0 billion for irrigation and land reclamation and Sh266 million for water harvesting and storage for irrigation.
CS Mbadi emphasised that the allocations are not only meant to address water scarcity and environmental degradation but also to create jobs through the Climate WorX initiative, which employs youth in ecosystem restoration activities.
The 2025/26 allocations reflect the government’s continued prioritisation of water and environmental sustainability as critical enablers of equitable economic growth and improved livelihoods.
The theme for this year’s Budget is “Stimulating Sustainable Economic Recovery for Improved Livelihoods, Job Creation, Business and Industrial Prosperity in line with BETA”
While addressing Parliament, CS Mbadi said the country has experienced a wide range of challenges in the past two years in navigating trying times.
He said Kenyans have demonstrated exceptional resilience and remained steadfast in the development and democratic journey.
“Under the leadership of President Ruto, we have made meaningful progress in advancing our development agenda, promoting inclusion, fostering national unity, and working together to build our nation and renew the spirit of patriotism.
