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Sh8.3bn deficit threatens Cooperative sector plans in new budget estimates

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Sh8.3bn deficit threatens Cooperative sector plans in new budget estimates

The State Department for Cooperatives says it needs Sh15.28 billion for 2026/27, but the National Treasury allocated Sh6.98 billion, leaving an Sh8.3 billion gap. PS Patrick Kilemi warned this may slow cooperative and coffee programmes.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 21 May 2026

National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) chairman and Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe/HANDOUT

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MPs expose irregularities at NKPCU over Sh1bn unsupported expenditure

The Committee, chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, on Thursday interrogated NKPCU officials led by CEO Timothy Mirugi at Parliament Buildings, following red flags raised by the Auditor-General in the agency’s 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 financial statements.

By Bradley Bosire 4 Dec 2025

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