Ministry of Finance (Kenya)

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The National Treasury [1] of the Republic of Kenya is the Kenyan government ministry which formulates financial and economic policies and oversees effective coordination of Government financial operations. [2]

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References

  1. "Role and Functions of The National Treasury in Kenya". AfroCave. 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
  2. "The National Treasury". www.treasury.go.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-25.