Also known as: Sam Atandi-led Budget and Appropriations Committee
Budget and Appropriations Committee — invites public input on Kenya's national budget during constitutionally-required hearings.
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro when he appeared before the Budget and Appropriations Committee at Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi on May 27, 2026. …
Ndindi Nyoro: The quiet unraveling of rising starCitizen Digital
… r skipping Finance Bill vote By Kenneth Gachie June 20, 2026 10:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro chairs a past session of the National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee …
'You're a mole!' Ndindi Nyoro under intense fire for skipping Finance Bill voteCapital News
… The former Budget and Appropriations Committee chairman said he had carefully reviewed feedback from Kenyans, describing it as a reflection of the immense responsibility leaders carry. …
Kiharu MP Nyoro admits fault over absence during finance bill voteThe Standard
… ive audit and reconciliation of the Value Added Tax self-assessment liabilities relating to the Lake Turkana Wind Power project, including verification of legal status, dispute resolution, and potential fiscal exposure,” the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee …
MPs order audit of wind farm over tax penalty rowCapital News
… Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Atandi, acknowledged the importance of strengthening devolution but cautioned that the country’s fiscal position remains constrained due to revenue underperformance. …
Sh420B vs Sh454.7B: MPs seek middle ground on Revenue Sharing rowThe Standard
… The Budget and Appropriations Committee report, tabled before the National Assembly on June 2, formalises notable cuts to the Executive arms following deep public dissatisfaction over lavish spending by the Executive arms in the Ruto administration. …
House committee slashes Executive budgetThe Standard
… The Budget and Appropriations Committee report, tabled before the National Assembly on June 2, formalises notable cuts to the Executive arms following deep public dissatisfaction over lavish spending by the Executive arms in the Ruto administration. …
MPs slash State House budget, pump billions into welfareCapital News
… The proposals were tabled during the Budget and Appropriations Committee where Departmental Committees presented their scrutiny reports on the 2026/27 Financial Year Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure At the centre of the proposals is a Sh33.4 billion allocation to the Independ …
House team propose Sh33.4B Plan to Fix IEBC Gaps Before 2027 PollsCapital News
… As part of the review, Nyoro will be required to present the fiscal implications of his proposals before the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. …
Parliament Begins Review of Ndindi Nyoro’s Proposal to Cut Fuel PricesThe Standard
… While acknowledging that increasing the stipend to Sh5,000 would raise the annual cost to between Sh5.5 billion and Sh6 billion, Tongoyo said the proposal could still be pursued through discussions with the National Treasury and the Budget and Appropriations Committee. …
Village elders may soon get Sh3,000 stipendKiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has faced intense criticism for missing three major votes in the National Assembly: the Finance Bill 2025, the Finance Bill 2026, and the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has faced intense criticism for missing three major votes in the National Assembly: the Finance Bill 2025, the Finance Bill 2026, and the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was absent from the National Assembly during the Finance Bill 2026 Third Reading vote, which passed 122–40, drawing criticism on social media from Kenyans who noted his recent vocal opposition to government policies.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro acknowledged his regrettable absence from Parliament during the 2026 Finance Bill debate and vote, saying he had travelled abroad for previously scheduled engagements. He noted public feedback reflected the responsibility of leaders and cited his past interventions on policy issues including secondary school fees and Safaricom share sales.
20 June 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament has directed the National Treasury to audit Lake Turkana Wind Power over a contested Sh19 billion tax bill linked to a government penalty for late delivery of a transmission line. The company claims the penalty is tax-exempt, while the Kenya Revenue Authority argues it constitutes taxable income.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
A mediation committee has begun deliberations to resolve a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, with the Assembly backing Kshs 420 billion in county allocations and the Senate proposing Kshs 454.7 billion, citing counties' obligations for salary advisories and counterpart funding.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
MPs have revised the Sh4.82 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, reallocating funds away from the presidency to insulate vulnerable sectors and fund grassroots programmes, formalizing cuts to Executive spending following public dissatisfaction over lavish expenditure.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
MPs have revised the Ruto government's Sh4.82 trillion national budget for 2026/27, reallocating funds from the presidency to vulnerable sectors and grassroots programmes following public dissatisfaction over Executive spending.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has proposed a Sh33.4 billion allocation to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to address funding gaps ahead of the 2027 General Election, with funds designated for ballot papers, KIEMS kits, voter registration, transport, civic education, and poll officials.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly has begun reviewing legislative proposals from Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro to reduce fuel prices. Nyoro's proposals include reducing fuel distributors', retailers' and wholesalers' margins by Sh4 per litre and scrapping the 8 per cent VAT on fuel.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
The government has proposed paying village elders a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 if parliament approves the policy, which would benefit approximately 110,000 village elders nationwide and mark the first structured government payment system for them. The Ministry of Interior has developed eligibility criteria, and the stipend would be restricted to elders not already receiving other state support.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ministries and agencies under the Departmental Committee on Labour have appealed to Parliament for additional funding in the 2026/27 financial year, warning that current budget allocations are insufficient to sustain critical programmes. The State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development reported a Sh11 billion shortfall between its allocation of Sh13.563 billion and its requirement of Sh25.45 billion.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly has begun public hearings on Kenya's Sh4.78 trillion budget for 2026/27 across 16 counties from May 13 to May 15, with the Budget and Appropriations Committee inviting citizens and stakeholders to submit written memoranda by May 25 as part of the constitutional requirement for public participation in budget-making.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's editorial says the media industry in Kenya is in crisis, with 90 per cent of outlets unable to pay salaries and over 2,000 journalists losing jobs in five years. The Standard Group claims the government owes it Sh1.2 billion in pending advertising bills, which it characterizes as a systematic attack on press freedom.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →