Judiciary budget Stories

Judiciary urges state to plug funding gap as Nairobi courts face heavy caseload
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 01, 2025

The Judiciary has closed nationwide budget hearings in Nairobi, warning a Sh17 billion funding gap could undermine court security, digital reforms and...

Parliament seeks Controller of Budget control of Sh63 billion Housing Levy to curb misuse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2025

A parliamentary committee wants the Controller of Budget to oversee the Sh63bn Housing Levy, citing legal loopholes, weak sanctions and unauthorised a...

Parliamentary Budget Office warns Sh2.2 trillion projects at risk over funding delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The PBO notes that in the current financial year, over a third of the development budget relies on external support, underscoring the country’s depend...

Treasury’s plan to abolish six development authorities raises fears over 423 projects, 1,500 jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

According to the Treasury, the targeted agencies have roles that overlap with county governments, prompting the decision to dissolve them. Together, t...

We inherited Sh118 billion in pending bills, Nairobi Governor Sakaja tells Senate
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Sakaja tells Senate how Nairobi is tackling massive inherited debt while hitting record revenue and fast-tracking development projects across...

Isiolo courts investors as county pushes public–private partnerships in economic transformation drive
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 23, 2025

KNCCI CEO K.K. Mutai praised Isiolo for its bold investments, saying the modern abattoir alone could reposition the county as a regional trade hub.

State House overshoots budget by 125 per cent in first quarter of 2025/26 - Treasury
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

Data from the Treasury shows that State House alone spent more than double its quarterly target in the first three months of the 2025/26 financial yea...

Sakaja’s loan request for salaries draws ire from Nairobi MCAs for lack of details
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

The call for scrutiny comes after City Hall moved its primary accounts to Sidian Bank, a shift that raised questions from MCAs and finance officers ov...

Controller of Budget urges faster adoption of e-GPS for public projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The Deputy Controller of Budget addressed borrowing patterns, cautioning that domestic borrowing can crowd out local businesses.

IEBC dispatches ballot papers ahead of November 27 by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Commissioner Hassan reported that most ballot papers have already been sent from the IEBC warehouse in Nairobi to the respective areas.

Revenue gaps, budget misalignments hurting service delivery, warns Auditor General
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Auditor General attributed the low absorption of 56.5 per cent of the development budget by County Governments in the last financial year to unrea...

Upcoming by-elections to cost Sh700 million, says IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Besides human resources, electoral materials form a large portion of the costs. Ballot papers, seals, stamps, and indelible ink are all produced with...

National Treasury says weak revenue, high debt repayments straining Kenya’s budget
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Kenya’s budget faces mounting pressure as tax collections fall by Sh90 billion, driving a wider fiscal deficit and forcing the government to tighten s...

Court nullifies Isiolo County’s Sh7.3 billion budget over illegal process, lack of public participation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

The judge ruled the county's executive and assembly hurriedly and unlawfully pushed through the Sh7.35 billion budget without adhering to mandatory pr...

Christian professionals seek to join case challenging construction of Church at State House
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

The group that it intends to file unique submissions that will assist the Court in addressing the constitutional issues raised.

Cooker selection made easy: Everything you need to know before buying
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 16, 2025

With a growing variety of cookers available—from gas and electric to induction and dual-fuel models—consumers need to consider several factors before...

WHO urges countries to protect health budgets amid aid reductions
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

According to the WHO, health aid is expected to fall by 30 to 40 per cent in 2025 compared with 2023, threatening essential health services in many lo...

New law requires all proceeds from state asset sales to go directly to Consolidated Fund
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

The government has maintained that it is keen to raise hundreds of billions of shillings through privatisation to help narrow the Sh876.1 billion budg...

Bursary battle deepens as counties push for full control over education
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

Despite the restrictions, governors argue that counties are best positioned to understand the needs of local students and should be allowed greater co...

IEBC unveils tough new rules for recalling underperforming MCAs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

The rigorous requirements indicate that only petitions with substantial backing and strong evidence will move forward, limiting frivolous or political...

Billions locked in stalled county projects across the country - CoB Margaret Nyakang'o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The CoB attributes the setbacks mainly to contractors who either abandoned work, delayed delivery, or lacked the capacity to meet their obligations.

EAC’s future at stake as AU flags uneven progress, weak governance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

Delays in establishing a Monetary Union and prolonged discussions on political federation illustrate the challenges of achieving consensus among membe...

Kenya’s 2026/27 budget set at Sh4.65 trillion – Here’s what it means for you
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 21, 2025

The Treasury notes that the proposed increase in spending underscores the government’s continued focus on economic recovery, infrastructure developmen...

Treasury warns billions at risk as counties rely on third-party revenue systems
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

According to records from the Office of the Controller of Budget, counties missed their own-source revenue target of Sh87.67 billion by 23 per cent in...

Counties spend nearly half of budgets on salaries, audit shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Data from the 47 counties indicates that 46.8 percent of their total budgets, equivalent to Sh470.74 billion, went toward personnel expenses.

Funding cuts spark urgency in state corporation shake-up, says Parliamentary Budget Office
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

The office urges the government to ensure transparency and communication throughout the restructuring process to safeguard service delivery and public...

Government’s increased revenue strategy faulted amid missed targets, public backlash
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 15, 2025

The PBO attributes these missed targets to deep-seated inefficiencies, citing poor implementation of tax policies, weak enforcement mechanisms, and wi...

Controller of Budget flags 16 counties for concealing true staff expenditures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

Only eight counties complied with the legal limit: Kilifi (24 per cent), Siaya (26 per cent), Tana River (27 per cent), Nakuru (30 per cent), Kwale (3...

Parliamentary Budget Office warns government borrowing risks slowing economic recovery
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

In its recent report, the Parliamentary Budget Office highlighted that while private sector credit has shown some gains, continued heavy borrowing by...

Bill proposes separate bank accounts for each State project to boost accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The National Treasury, together with oversight institutions, will be required to conduct regular capacity-building sessions on handling project accoun...

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