Equality Edge Organization is committed to promoting good governance in Kakamega by fostering active citizen engagement in budget advocacy and raising community awareness about county budget processes. Through targeted initiatives, the organization empowers residents to participate meaningfully in decision-making, ensuring transparent and inclusive resource allocation that reflects community needs
The key timelines of the Kenyan budget process, based on the national and county cycles, include:
- August 30: Marks the beginning of the budget process, with the National and County Treasuries issuing circulars outlining guidelines and public participation procedures.
- September 1: County Planning Departments table the Annual Development Plans (ADPs) in their respective assemblies, made public within seven days.
- September 30: The National Treasury produces the Budget Review and Outlook Paper (BROP).
- October 21: The national and county BROP are tabled before the National Assembly and County Assemblies for discussion.
- November 15: The National Government publishes its first-quarter budget implementation report.
- December 30: Deadline for the Auditor-General to publish audit reports for the previous fiscal year.
- January 1: The Commission of Revenue Allocation submits its revenue division recommendations.
- February 15: The Budget Policy Statement, division of revenue, and county allocation of revenue bills are submitted to Parliament; the County Fiscal Strategy Paper is tabled in County Assemblies.
- February 28: The Budget Policy Statement is approved by Parliament; the County Fiscal Strategy Paper is approved by County Assemblies.
- March 14: County Fiscal Strategy Paper is approved by County Assemblies.
- April 30: Deadline for the Treasury CS to submit budget estimates and related bills to the National Assembly.
- May 15: The national government publishes its third-quarter budget implementation report.
- June 12: Treasury CS tables the budget statement in the National Assembly (for FY 2025/26).
- June 30: End of the financial year, marking the start of a new budget implementation cycle.
These dates guide the formulation, approval, implementation, and audit stages, though delays can occur.