Senate extends 2025 capital budget deadline to December 31

The Senate on Tuesday extended the implementation period of the capital component of the 2025 Appropriations Act from 30 September to 31 December 2026, amid concerns over delayed budget execution and the growing number of uncompleted public projects across the country.
The extension, which gives Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) an additional three months to implement capital projects and utilise funds already appropriated and released, was approved through the passage of the Appropriations Repeal and Enactment Act 2025 Amendment Bill 2026.
The bill, numbered SB 1067, was passed after the Senate considered and adopted the report of the Committee of Supply, following its pass...