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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...

Millions to benefit as social protection budget increased to Sh41.4 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Cash transfers to orphans and vulnerable children will rise to Sh8.9 billion, an increase of Sh1 billion. Persons living with disabilities will recei...

Showdown looms as Senate approves Sh465 billion for counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

The difference in the proposed figures has revived a familiar tug-of-war between the two Houses, potentially delaying the budget process and raising f...

Availing of county budget details up, but key information remains hidden - survey
Alfred Onyango  |  May 23, 2025

Although more counties are releasing additional budget reports, the quality and comprehensiveness of these reports are not keeping pace.

Governors push for Ruto meeting over Sh78 billion delayed funds, UHC staff transfer
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

In addition, payments totalling Sh78.94 billion covering March to May are still delayed.

Government to slash Uhuru’s retirement benefits by Sh94.6 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Kenyatta’s allocation will fall from Sh371.46 million to Sh276.85 million in the financial year starting July. The heaviest reductions will affect for...

MPs award themselves Sh1.62 billion for travel, entertainment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2025

Initially, the Treasury had proposed an additional Sh120 million for Parliament in its submission to the Liaison Committee chaired by Deputy Speaker G...

Treasury flags county governments for misallocating budgets, neglecting development projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

Treasury data shows that Nairobi, Kisii, and Mombasa were among the worst performers, spending significantly less on development projects.

Court orders national, county governments to prioritise development in budget allocation
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 23, 2025

According to a report from the Controller of Budget, the National Government allocated only 17 per cent of its revised gross budget to development exp...

Counties get boost as Senate increases recurrent expenditure ceiling by Sh7.93 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The Senate has however reduced the recurrent expenditure ceiling for MCAs by Sh4.24 billion.

Counties to receive Sh32 billion as DP Kindiki pushes for devolution reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

Key resolutions from the meeting include fast-tracking the transfer and gazettement of devolved functions agreed upon by the national and county gover...

MPs demand automation to speed up county fund approval process
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 12, 2024

The issue of idle funds was highlighted by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, who revealed that up to Sh42.38 billion was sitting unclaim...

County assemblies warn of service disruptions after Sh4.2 billion budget cut
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The reduction brings the total budget ceiling for the 47 county assemblies down from Sh40.6 billion in the previous financial year to Sh36.4 billion.

Senate, National Assembly clash over county budgets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

On Wednesday, the Senate Finance and Budget Committee convened and overwhelmingly voted to reject the National Assembly's amendments.

Senators reject Sh20 billion cut to county allocation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2024

The national government plans to reduce county funding by Sh20 billion, from Sh400.1 billion to Sh380 billion for the current financial year.

Counties' debt mounts as Auditor-General warns on unrealistic budgets, ballooning pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2024

This financial strain comes as counties grapple with outstanding debts to contractors and suppliers, amounting to at least Sh156.3 billion due to over...

Wasted billions: How President Ruto's administration spent Sh54bn of taxpayers' money
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2024

In the 2023/24 budget report, the allocations specific to hospitality totalled Sh3.7 billion. However, the actual figure was higher as some institutio...

Affordable housing wins big in 2024/25 Budget with 916 per cent increase in allocation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 13, 2024

The government has also allocated Sh15 billion for social housing units and Sh14.7 billion for social and physical infrastructure.

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