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CS Mbadi fires back at critics over school capitation shortfall, pins blame on Parliament
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

Under current policy, students in day secondary schools should receive Sh22,000 per year, junior secondary students Sh15,000, and primary school pupil...

CS John Mbadi pledges permanent placement for 20,000 intern teachers from January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

Appearing before the National Assembly Education Committee on Thursday, CS Mbadi said it was now his responsibility to ensure the recruitment goes ahe...

Kipchumba replaces Mbadi in National Assembly as IEBC reallocates special seats
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 25, 2025

The reassignments follow the resignation and deaths of previously nominated members, as well as adjustments to correct inconsistencies in party list n...

Governors slam treasury over free education funding cuts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 25, 2025

The backlash follows Mbadi’s appearance before the National Assembly’s Education Committee, where he revealed that capitation for secondary school stu...

Free education here to stay- PS Julius Bitok clarifies after uproar
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 25, 2025

His comments come just hours after Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi had announced that funding free education was no longer sustainable.

CS Mbadi under fire for saying State can’t fully fund free education
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 25, 2025

The Elimu Bora Working Group, through their Policy and Strategic Adviser Boaz Waruku, told the Eastleigh Voice on Friday that Mbadi’s revelation was u...

Counties receive Sh7 billion to invest in green projects
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 22, 2025

The funds will help county governments operationalise their County Climate Change Action Plans (CCCAPs) and invest in priority climate resilience init...

Kenya’s economy stable under Ruto, says Treasury CS Mbadi in response to Gachagua's claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Mbadi, who took over as Treasury boss in August 2024 following the dismissal of several Cabinet Secretaries in the wake of the Finance Bill protests,...

Parliament raises concerns over ODPP’s 'special fund' proposal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation raised questions over the fund’s purpose and legality, saying it risked overlapping with the...

Treasury CS John Mbadi faults parastatals for prioritising profits over public service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

CS John Mbadi said several agencies are treating government funds as a source of returns, a move he described as a misuse of public resources.

Counties under pressure as Treasury moves to curb misuse of funds with new single account system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 18, 2025

While county leaders have raised concerns over losing financial independence, senators proposed a hybrid system, where the Treasury can monitor balanc...

Treasury CS Mbadi tells IEBC to cut costs, reuse equipment to curb rising election expenses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Mbadi said the government would not support wasteful procurement practices and urged the IEBC to reuse equipment such as ballot boxes and biometric ki...

Treasury disburses Sh68 billion to NG-CDF board, clearing all outstanding arrears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the disbursement via his official X account, confirming that the release includes Sh13 billion owed fr...

Road Maintenance Levy Fund: Counties score big as Treasury disburses Sh3.6 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The funds, released on June 30, represent 35 per cent of the total Sh10.52 billion allocation owed to counties.

Cabinet Secretaries restructure public boards with fresh appointments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

These changes reflect a continued push by the government to realign leadership in public agencies across various sectors.

Kenya faces fresh debt crisis as Treasury projects Sh253 billion revenue shortfall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

According to documents submitted by the National Treasury, the Kenya Revenue Authority had collected Sh2.26 trillion by the end of April 2025, falling...

Kenya gets Sh16.4 billion loan to tackle rural poverty, climate woes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

The funds will support the rollout of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP) in Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasi...

Revenue shortfall sparks National Treasury’s Sh18 billion supplementary budget push
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the government collected Sh2.2 trillion against a target of Sh2.5 trillion, resulting in a revenue gap of S...

State House, NIS among beneficiaries of Sh9.3 billion emergency funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

This allocation is part of a wider emergency package totalling Sh50.9 billion that was approved by the Treasury for various ministries and State depar...

New push to rehabilitate street families as population census begins June 29
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

The 2018 census, jointly conducted by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and UNICEF, revealed that 46,639 individuals were living on the s...

Auditor General gains real-time access to monitor national debt as Treasury launches new system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

Kenya’s rollout of the system comes amid growing pressure for better public scrutiny of national debt, with many questioning the high cost of loans an...

Sh20 million blow: Kenya’s anti-doping war crippled after drastic budget cut
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

Athletics Integrity United has revealed that over 100 Kenyan athletes are currently serving doping bans, a worrying trend for a country celebrated for...

Kisumu leads in commercial bank loans as counties borrow Sh8.6 billion in nine months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

Data by the Central Bank of Kenya shows that Kisumu borrowed Sh1.68 billion from Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) to support operations and pay salaries.

Wheat traders to enjoy continued tax relief after EAC deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

Mbadi said the EAC Council of Ministers granted Kenya’s request for the duty remission last month, allowing millers to continue importing wheat at a r...

State eyes Sh70 billion in private funds for 2025/26 infrastructure projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday said the government has embraced PPPs to build roads, dams, electricity transmission lines and other...

Government triples police and prisons housing budget to Sh3.5 billion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 13, 2025

Speaking in Parliament, CS Mbadi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to safe, decent, and affordable homes while driving job cr...

National security gets Sh464.9 billion in budget, but gaps remain amid rising threats
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The NIS, for example, has been accorded Sh14 billion less than its boss, Noordi Haji, urged Parliament to approve last month.

State allocates Sh700 million to roll out mandatory e-procurement system from July 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

To prepare for the rollout, the National Treasury has been conducting training sessions for end-users and suppliers.

Affordable housing drive boosted as housing receives Sh128.3 billion in 2025/26 budget
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 12, 2025

Mbadi underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the country’s housing deficit and improving urban infrastructure.

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