Big Four Agenda at core of Kenya spending, to spur economic growth

The Nakuru Level Five hospital in Nakuru County in Kenya’s Rift Valley. Health is among priority sectors. PHOTO | NMG

Kenya’s budget has placed emphasis on the government’s Big Four Agenda, meant to spur growth.

It entails boosting manufacturing activities, achieving universal health coverage, enhancing food and nutrition security and supporting the construction of at least 500,000 affordable houses by 2022.