Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is the National Budget prepared?
The formulation and preparation of the Budget involves development and submission of key documents for approval
by Cabinet and Parliament. The process is guided by the budget calendar which stipulates timelines for a number
of key activities to be undertaken in order to finalize the Budget and submit it for approval by 30th April of
each financial Year. The budget calendar is usually contained in the Treasury circular issued in accordance to
Section 36 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, providing guidelines on the processes and procedures for
preparing the subsequent Financial year and the Medium-Term Budget. Readmore
2. What can I find in the Bajeti Yetu portal?
Document Library to access historic and current budget documents and guidance such as plans and
budget strategy, programme based budgets (PBBs) and detailed budgets, annual budget laws and periodic budget
reports, PFM laws and regulations, annual circulars and calendars, parliamentary budget certificates and
other guidelines, manuals and templates.
3. How can I learn more or get help using the Budget Portal?
- Educational Materials
- Webinars
4. Can I download data directly from the Budget portal?
There are links on the portal that will be for downloadable data.
Data from the Document Library is downloadable in PDF format while for Interactive Data it is downloadable in spreadsheets (e.g., Excel/CSV).
Data from the Document Library is downloadable in PDF format while for Interactive Data it is downloadable in spreadsheets (e.g., Excel/CSV).
5. How can I find details of a specific budget?
By use of search and filter options provided in the interactive data.
6. How do I get previous financial years budget data?
Go to the financial year drop down and select the financial year you want to query.
7. How Can I Submit my views/questions/comments for Participation?
- Go to public participation on the top menu
- Fill in your details
- Go to public participation on the top menu
- Provide comments on the specific area and submit