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Government Fiscal Operations Show Shrewd Spending Management Amidst Revenue Shortfall
Preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance indicates a fiscal deficit of sh2.071 trillion in May 2026, marking a slight reduction from the projected amount.

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- Government fiscal deficit was lower than expected but still significant at sh2.071 trillion.
- Reduced expenditure led to a smaller deficit compared to projections.
- Revenue and grants fell short of targets, with domestic revenue accounting for 90.7% of the target.
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