Budget and Appropriations Committee

Also known as: Sam Atandi-led Budget and Appropriations Committee

Budget and Appropriations Committee — National Assembly panel that reviews legislation including bills on maize sector reform and county funding, and oversees public budget hearings.

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August 2026
7 AugCapital News
… The Budget and Appropriations Committee, led by Vice Chair, Robert Pukose (Endebess), reviewed the proposed Maize Bill, 2026, sponsored by Phylis Bartoo (Moiben). …
MPs begin scrutiny of proposal to protect maize farmers
July 2026
29 JulThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026. …
MPs back Sh72 B County funding plan
June 2026
21 JunThe Standard
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 star
20 JunCitizen 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 vote
20 JunCapital 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 vote
6 JunThe 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 row
5 JunCapital 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 row
4 JunThe 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 budget
4 JunThe 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 welfare
May 2026
25 MayCapital 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 Polls

Agriculture & Land

MPs review standalone maize law to establish dedicated board

The News

The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee is considering the proposed Maize Bill, 2026, which seeks to remove maize from the Crops Act and create a dedicated Maize Board of Kenya with a research institute, development fund, and arbitration tribunal. The Bill aims to give the maize sector its own legal framework rather than regulating it under broader agricultural legislation.

7 August 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 7 August

MPs review standalone maize law to establish dedicated board
The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee is considering the proposed Maize Bill, 2026, which seeks to remove maize from the Crops Act and create a dedicated Maize Board of Kenya with a research institute, development fund, and arbitration tribunal. The Bill aims to give the maize sector its own legal framework rather than regulating it under broader agricultural legislation.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 29 July

MPs endorse Sh72.26 billion additional county funding bill
The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, which will provide counties with an additional Sh72.26 billion for health services, agriculture, climate resilience, and critical infrastructure during the 2026/27 financial year. The funding comprises Sh16.46 billion from the National Government, Sh53.82 billion from development partner loans and grants, and revenue from court fines and mineral royalties.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 21 June

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro criticized for missing major Assembly votes
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 →

Saturday 20 June

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro absent during Finance Bill Third Reading vote
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 Nyoro admits absence from Finance Bill vote
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 →

Saturday 6 June

MPs order audit of Lake Turkana wind farm tax penalty
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 →

Friday 5 June

Parliament mediates Sh420B vs Sh454.7B county revenue deadlock
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 →

Thursday 4 June

Parliament cuts Ruto administration budget for 2026/27 fiscal year
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 →
Parliament cuts State House budget, redirects funds to welfare
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 →

Monday 25 May

Parliamentary committee proposes Sh33.4B for IEBC election readiness
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 →

Wednesday 20 May

Parliament reviews Nyoro's proposal to reduce fuel prices
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 →

Wednesday 13 May

Government proposes Sh3,000 monthly stipend for village elders
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 →
Labour and public service agencies seek more funds for 2026/27
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 →

Thursday 7 May

National Assembly launches public hearings on Sh4.78 trillion budget
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 →

Monday 4 May

Standard Group says government owes Sh1.2 billion in ads
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 →