Government Spending in Kenya increased to 1508131 KES Million in 2025 from 1396847 KES Million in 2024. Government Spending in Kenya averaged 323527.84 KES Million from 1964 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 1508131.00 KES Million in 2025 and a record low of 998.00 KES Million in 1964. source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

Government Spending in Kenya is expected to reach 1588062.00 KES Million by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Kenya Government Spending is projected to trend around 1675405.00 KES Million in 2027 and 1757500.00 KES Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Credit Rating 25.00 May 2026
Fiscal Expenditure 3109.70 2710.31 KES Billion Mar 2026
Government Budget -4.90 -5.30 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Government Budget Value -865.48 -703.81 KES Billion Mar 2026
Government Debt 12299.48 12254.53 KES Billion Dec 2025
Government Debt to GDP 65.50 72.00 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Government Revenues 2244.22 2006.50 KES Billion Mar 2026
Government Spending 1508131.00 1396847.00 KES Million Dec 2025
Holidays
Military Expenditure 1469.70 1256.40 USD Million Dec 2025


Kenya Government Spending
Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1508131.00 1396847.00 1508131.00 998.00 1964 - 2025 KES Million Yearly
Constant Prices 2016, NSA