Kenya Unveils Ambitious FY 2026/27 Budget Plan to Boost Digital Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Public Service

Kenya, November 19 2025 - Kenya is setting its sights on a digitally empowered future as the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy outlined its priorities for FY 2026/27 through 2028/29.

The plans focus on expanding digital infrastructure, modernizing broadcasting systems, strengthening public communication, improving data protection, and bolstering cybersecurity resilience.

The Ministry participated in the Public Hearings for the FY 2026/27 and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget during the Energy, Infrastructure, and ICT Sector session. Chaired by the PS for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, with John Tanui, PS for ICT and Digital Economy, serving as Acting Sector Chair, the hearings provided an opportunity for public engagement in national planning. Citizens were able to contribute directly to discussions on government priorities and budget allocations.

During the session, the Ministry highlighted notable achievements over the past three financial years. These included enhanced productivity in content creation and accreditation, the establishment of seven digital content production centers, and major strides in digital infrastructure.

Milestones reported include the installation of 7,152 kilometers of fibre, the digitization of 17,668 government services on the eCitizen platform, and the onboarding of over 1.5 million youth into digital skills programs, with more than 182,000 accessing online job opportunities.