JUBA – South Sudan’s national budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 will be tabled for deliberation in parliament in the coming days, President Kiir’s office said, although it has not been tabled in the national cabinet for approval.
During a meeting between Kiir and Speaker Jemma Nunu on Thursday, the latter briefed the president on the parliament’s recent activities, including legislative priorities and preparations for the budget reading.
“The meeting discussed the national budget for the 2025–2026 financial year, which is expected to be presented to Parliament for debate and approval in the coming days,” Nunu is quoted as saying.
In June 2025, the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater, proposed a budget of SSP 5.2 trillion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year at the Economic Cluster for deliberation.
The budget focuses on strengthening agriculture and mining to generate more income, especially as oil production faces challenges due to conflict.
It outlines clear national priorities: strengthening agriculture and mining, ensuring timely payment of public servants’ salaries, and expanding humanitarian support to help vulnerable communities across the country.
However, the draft national budget has not been tabled in cabinet for approval, because President Kiir’s cabinet has not met since a political crisis erupted in March 2025.