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MPs demand tighter control over housing levy billions

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MPs demand tighter control over housing levy billions

The Office of the Controller of Budget is mandated to oversee the implementation of national and county government budgets by authorising withdrawals from public funds. It also prepares statutory reports, publicises its findings and investigates the use of public money either on its own initiative or following complaints from members of the public.

By Samuel Otieno 27 Jul 2026

Kenya’s salary bill still exceeds Sh1 trillion as SRC warns of fiscal strain

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Kenya’s salary bill still exceeds Sh1 trillion as SRC warns of fiscal strain

He attributed the pressure to overstaffing, duplicated functions, and staffing imbalances, noting that while best practice recommends a ratio of 70 percent technical staff to 30 percent support staff

By Chrispho Owuor 9 Jun 2026

Council of Governors (CoG)

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Governors push Parliament to fast-track finance law changes over county funding delays

The Council of Governors has urged Parliament to fast-track the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling for the repeal of sections 191A–191E, arguing delays could disrupt county conditional-grant management.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 22 Apr 2026

The Nursing Council of Kenya CEO Dr. Lister Onsongo when she appeared before the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PICSSAA) on 14th April, 2026 in Parliament. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I

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MPs fault Nursing Council over audit gaps, missing land title and fund discrepancies

The Office of the Auditor General reported that by June 30, 2024, only Sh 6,093,366 remained, leaving a variance of Sh 6,818,373. MPs said the gap raised concerns of possible violation of Regulation 54(1) of the PFM (National Government) Regulations, 2015, which bars diversion of funds meant for specific use.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 14 Apr 2026

Treasury invites public to comment on 2026 budget policy statement

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Treasury invites public to comment on 2026 budget policy statement

The National Treasury has released the draft 2026 Budget Policy Statement and invited public and stakeholder comments by January 9, 2026, in a key step shaping Kenya’s medium-term fiscal priorities.

By Chrispho Owuor 19 Dec 2025

Treasury should freeze cash to wrangling institutions – CoB

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Treasury should freeze cash to wrangling institutions – CoB

Speaking before a Senate committee, she highlighted the ongoing chaos in Nyamira County Assembly as a case in point, where parallel factions have made operations impossible.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Jun 2025