Out of touch: 'Hustlers' say Mbadi's Sh4.8tn plan won't uplift their lives

They termed it a budget for the elite, with little deliberate plans to cushion the ordinary Kenyan from the high cost of living

Budget: Peugeot replaces Passat on CS Mbadi's big day

Mbadi's was a subtle but noticeable break from a ritual that has defined Kenya's budget-making...

'I told him not to go': Victim killed in anti-Ebola facility protest identified as school-going teen

Muigai had been sent home over a school fees balance, mother says.

Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

Tournament was expected to deliver a windfall for America's travel industry, now grappling with...

Parliament clears Bumula MP of bribery claims, but upholds his ouster

NCIC chairman had accused Mr Wamboka of demanding bribes.

Treasury shifts to zero-based budgeting

CS Mbadi said the Finance Bill 2026 will raise Sh120 billion through tax expansion measures...

Agriculture Spared Major Budget Cuts as Government Retains Sh28 Billion for Food Security

Kenya's agricultural sector has emerged among the biggest beneficiaries in the 2026/27 national budget after the government retained key funding for food production and farmer support programmes despite broader fiscal tightening under a zero-based budgeting framework. Presenting the Sh4.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, the National Treasury allocated Sh28 billion toward food security [...] The post Agriculture Spared Major Budget Cuts as Government Retains Sh28 Billion for Food Security appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Govt Allocates Sh3.9 Billion for Village Elders' Stipends in 2026/27 Budget

The government has allocated Sh3.9 billion for stipends for village elders in the 2026/27 financial year, marking a major step towards formally recognising and supporting grassroots community leadership across the country. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the allocation while presenting the 2026/27 Budget in Parliament, saying the funds are intended to strengthen local administrative [...] The post Govt Allocates Sh3.9 Billion for Village Elders Stipends in 2026/27 Budget appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Govt to Roll Out Treasury Single Account to Counties from July

The government will expand the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to county governments from July 1, 2026, in a move aimed at streamlining county requisition and payment processes while enhancing transparency and accountability in public financial management. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the reforms while presenting the 2026/27 Budget Statement in Parliament, [...] The post Govt to Roll Out Treasury Single Account to Counties from July appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Education Sector Allocated Sh784.5 Billion in 2026/27 Budget

The government has allocated Sh784.5 billion to the education sector in the 2026/27 financial year, including Sh424 billion for teachers' salaries, as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi dismissed claims that the Kenya Kwanza administration is underfunding education. Presenting the 2026/27 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, Mbadi said education remains the largest recipient of government [...] The post Education Sector Allocated Sh784.5 Billion in 2026/27 Budget appeared first on Kahawatungu.

From Kenya to Rio: What I learned travelling in Brazil without speaking Portuguese

The country's warmth, vibrant culture and familiar energy left lasting memories.

'Punguza budget, wakenya wanaumia'

Anti-counterfeit agency denies raid on Shiquo Hii Style store, says claims are "pure lie"

"The intelligence we have is that she was relocating from one shop to another..."

Fear and police summonses: Inside Murang'a's crackdown on bloggers

The county's Security and Intelligence Committee confirmed a crackdown targeting bloggers.

Denied US World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup

Artan was named among match officials for the June 11-July 19 World Cup but was forced to miss...

Prisoner finally freed after 18 years, then killed the next day

Lawrence Maina was found murdered a few metres from his family compound in Murang'a.

What ruling blocking Trump's Sh13m H1B visa fee means for Kenyans

US court termed the Sh13m tax on immigration applicants as unconstitutional.

Inside TSC promotion reforms: What teachers need to know

Employer seeks to streamline academic and professional criteria for teachers' career advancement.

Live Blog: CS Mbadi reads 2026/27 Budget in Parliament

This year's budget comes at a time of growing public scrutiny over government spending.

Mbadi Clarifies Missing PAYE Relief for Low Earners Despite Ruto's Promise

His remarks come amid growing public concern after the relief failed to appear in the Finance Bill 2026, despite promises by President Ruto and the CS himself.