Kenya's Controller of Budget has reported that State House spent Sh18.55 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, roughly double its approved allocation, according to a Kenya Insights report. The review indicates that more than a third of the spending, about Ksh 6.73 billion, was classified under a heading that cannot be audited, prompting criticism over transparency and accountability in the presidency's expenditure.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating a "looting spree" through the newly proposed supplementary budget for 2025/26, alleging a diversion of Ksh 6.2 billion. Gachagua, a prominent critic of Ruto's government, claims the funds will be funneled through various government offices, including State House and the National Intelligence Service, disguised as maintenance and operations expenses.

Busia senator Omtatah has raised concerns regarding Sh101.37 billion allocated in the budget estimates under 'other expenses'. This amount includes Sh26.4 billion designated for development expenditure and Sh74.97 billion for recurrent spending.

Kenyan diplomatic missions in London and New York utilized Sh1.1 billion for upgrades, representing over 60 percent of the Sh1.78 billion allocated by the State Department for Foreign Affairs on diplomatic properties in the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, according to Eastleigh Voice.

Three offices linked to President William Ruto spent 33 billion Kenyan shillings in the year ending June 2026, the highest amount ever spent by top government officials' offices, according to a new Treasury report cited by Taifa Leo. Spending by the offices of President Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reached 100.23 billion shillings since Kenya Kwanza took power in 2022, surpassing the 89.9 billion spent under predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta over ten years.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the budget allocation for renovations at State House, stating that the building has been neglected for years. He addressed criticism regarding the spending by emphasizing the broader responsibilities of the presidency and the need to restore key government facilities. Mbadi noted that parts of State House are deteriorating, with leaks that he deemed embarrassing for a nation that frequently hosts international dignitaries.