BUDGET REACTIONS: A Promise To Serve The Youths Exists, But There’s Caution
Government has finally placed jobs, enterprise development and wealth creation at the centre of economic policy.
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NATIONAL BUDGET READING 2026
Doreen Ajambo: Finance Officer at Teach A Man To Fish
For our organisation, which focuses on entrepreneurial education, school-based enterprises, youth employability and practical skills development, the budget offers both encouragement and reasons for caution.
My key take away is that government has finally placed jobs, enterprise development and wealth creation at the centre of economic policy. The minister repeatedly said that economic growth will be judged by its ability to create jobs and raise incomes, especially for young people. This aligns closely with what we are doing. It was also good to hear that government has prioritised STEM, technical and vocational education, industry linked skills development and digital literacy, while allocating sh6.6 trillion to education and committing additional resources for teacher welfare.
Programmes, such as the Youth Livelihood Programme, Youth Venture Capital Fund, UDB financing, PDM and Emyooga provide pathways for young entrepreneurs who need capital after acquiring business skills.
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