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.

State House spending in Kenya reached a record Ksh 18.55 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year, more than double its initial parliamentary allocation of Ksh 8.5 billion, according to a budget implementation report from the Controller of Budget. The report shows Ksh 6.73 billion was classified under "other expenses," a category typically reserved for funds outside standard vote classifications, despite President William Ruto's earlier pledge to eliminate confidential votes.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has refuted claims that it spent over ₦8 trillion outside the approved 2026 budget, challenging anyone who believes this to provide evidence. This statement comes in response to remarks made by IMF Resident Representative in Nigeria, Christian Ebeke, who indicated that approximately two percent of Nigeria’s GDP was spent outside the budget in 2025.

Nigeria's Finance Minister, Mr. Oyedele, has clarified that the Federal Government does not engage in a 'shadow budget' or spend public funds outside the established constitutional and statutory framework for public finance. This statement aims to dispel any misconceptions regarding the government's financial operations.

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.

The Federal Government has addressed concerns regarding an ₦8 trillion spending dispute, denying allegations of a 'Shadow Budget.' Oyedele emphasized that certain capital projects extend over multiple fiscal years and are executed through legally sanctioned capital rollovers, clarifying that these should not be viewed as unauthorized or illegal expenditures.