Also known as: National Treasury CS John Mbadi · Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi · Treasury CS John Mbadi · Mr John Mbadi · National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi · former ODM Chairman · Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi · CS John Mbadi · Hon John Mbadi · Mr. Mbadi · CS for Treasury John Mbadi
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary who defended the Safaricom-Vodacom transaction and faced legal challenge over rice import duty waiver powers.
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The Standard
… riefing in Nairobi on Monday, Wanjigi accused the Kenyan government of imposing excessive taxation while deepening the country’s debt burden through what he termed illegal borrowing.Wanjigi criticised the 2026/27 Budget Statement presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi …
Wanjigi urges rejection of Finance Bill 2026, terms budget a 'debt trap'The Standard
… It is hard to convince even a dimwit that the scores of motorbike-riding goons sat down, analysed the Finance Bill 2026 that had been tabled before Parliament by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi only a day earlier, concluded that it was beyond reproach and vowed to shield it …
Governance-by-goons must come to an endThe Standard
Treasury CS John Mbadi before reading the 2026-27 Budget at Parliament buildings, Nairobi, on June 11, 2026. …
How supplementary budgets water down main plan, alter projectsCitizen Digital
… Transforming this country requires hard work." President Ruto also backed the Ksh.4.8 trillion 2026/27 National Budget tabled by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on June 11, saying the spending plan prioritises key sectors such as education, healthcare and affordable housing …
President Ruto defends foreign trips: That is what I was elected to doThe Standard
… He said the estimates presented by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi had nothing positive for North Eastern region. …
North Eastern got raw deal in Budget, says SaneyCapital News
… Cathedral by ‘state-sponsored goons’ The forum had brought together representatives from civil society, faith-based organizations, the private sector and members of the public to discuss the Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 national budget presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi …
LSK vows ‘bulldog tenacity’ against sponsors of goons following All Siants chaosCapital News
… The forum, convened on Friday by civil society organizations, was intended to interrogate the 2026/27 national budget unveiled by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday. …
NCCK condemns disruption of post-budget forum at All Saints Cathedral by ‘state-sponsored goons’The Standard
… ” “It is not possible for us to borrow beyond 10 per cent,” Ruto told pension trustees a month later. “That is unacceptable.”Today, with 14 months remaining of his first term, those words read like a eulogy for fiscal discipline, analysts say.Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi …
Ruto's broken promise as record Sh1 trillion local debt loomsKilifi County suppliers and contractors told the Senate that mounting unpaid bills totaling Sh10.7 billion—the second highest among Kenyan counties—have pushed some businesses to collapse, with some debts remaining unpaid for a decade. The county's revenue-to-debt ratio stands at about 70 per cent of its total revenue of Sh14.3 billion in the 2024/25 financial year.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kilifi County suppliers and contractors told the Senate that mounting unpaid bills totaling Sh10.7 billion—the second highest among Kenyan counties—have pushed some businesses to collapse, with some debts remaining unpaid for a decade. The county's revenue-to-debt ratio stands at about 70 per cent of its total revenue of Sh14.3 billion in the 2024/25 financial year.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta to stop sabotaging the government of Kenya, saying it is unpresidential for a former Head of State to undermine the government he once led. Ruto also accused Kenyatta of funding the opposition to wreck his government.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has filed a Notice of Appeal against a High Court ruling that declared the sale of the government's 15 per cent Safaricom shareholding to Vodafone Kenya Limited null and void. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated the government disagreed with the court decision, maintaining that the partial divestiture was legitimate.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said the 2027 General Election will give Kenyans a chance to rally behind national unity, inclusivity, and equitable resource distribution, and to reject tribalism, marginalisation, and divisive politics. He cited his administration's focus on service delivery and the Broad-Based Government arrangement as efforts to promote national cohesion.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
A three-judge High Court bench declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom unconstitutional and null, ordering the shares returned to the State. The court found the transaction failed to meet constitutional and legal requirements, including meaningful public participation and disclosure of material information.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom unconstitutional and illegal, ordering the stake restored to state ownership. The court found the transaction violated constitutional and public finance provisions, lacked parliamentary approval, and involved insufficient public participation.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto labeled retired President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" who has refused to act as a statesman, and praised a High Court ruling barring Kenyatta from holding office in a political party, accusing Kenyatta of destabilizing his government.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using Siaya Governor to frustrate government programmes, urging county leadership to focus on serving residents. Ruto predicted the Broad-Based Government would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has begun a five-day development tour of Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, and Homa Bay counties to assess multi-billion-shilling projects and consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 General Election. The itinerary includes visits to infrastructure projects including roads and water systems.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has moved the deadline for filing Individual Income Tax Returns from June 30 to April 30, effective January 1, 2027, under the Finance Act 2026. The change is intended to improve tax administration efficiency and reduce last-minute system congestion.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Infrastructure Fund has appointed Dr. James Mworia Mwirigi as founding Chief Executive Officer, effective September 7, 2026. Mworia, formerly Group Chief Executive Officer of Centum Investment Company PLC for 17 years, will lead NIF's establishment as a credible investment institution and develop its institutional frameworks and project pipeline.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Infrastructure Fund Board has appointed Dr James Mworia as founding Chief Executive Officer to lead the institution's operations and mobilise billions of shillings for major infrastructure projects. Mworia brings more than 25 years of experience in investment management and previously served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Centum Investment Company Plc for 17 years.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Three local edible oil companies—Golden Africa Kenya Ltd, Pwani Oil Products Ltd and Kapa Oil Refineries Ltd—have sued the Kenya Revenue Authority, the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary and the Attorney General, claiming the KRA has refused to refund more than Sh2.3 billion in excess taxes paid before a High Court outlawed a 10 per cent import tax increase on palm oil.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights activists have petitioned the courts, alleging that Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi lacks constitutional authority to waive import duty on 490,000 metric tonnes of rice worth Sh21 billion through gazette notices, arguing that tax waiver powers are reserved to legislators under Article 210(1) of the Constitution.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Days after Siaya Governor James Orengo declared his intention to run for president in 2027, Nyanza leaders including Ugenya MP David Ochieng have called on him to quit active politics and make way for younger leaders, saying several of his contemporaries have already retired from politics.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale attributed delayed September salaries for Universal Health Coverage staff to counties' refusal to integrate payroll systems, saying about 12 counties resisted establishing a sustainable payroll mechanism for 7,786 UHC workers. Duale said the ministry has no funds to pay the staff unless counties add them to their payrolls or the ministry receives direct transfers.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has pointed to ongoing road works at the "Yemen" junction in Homa Bay as evidence of government infrastructure investment in the region, following public attention to the road's poor condition during a Linda Mwananchi movement tour earlier in August.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired the 30th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) on Monday, putting to rest claims that he had been stripped of the role following reports that Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi had been assigned the intergovernmental relations docket. The government maintained that Kindiki remains IBEC chairman under the Public Finance Management Act.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired the 30th Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council session in Nairobi, stating that the National Treasury has released all monthly payments through August to the 47 devolved units with no pending allocations, demonstrating the government's commitment to support devolution despite fiscal constraints.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has criticized Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, calling him a juvenile politician who overrates himself, after Babu vowed to prevent Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma's re-election in 2027. Mbadi pledged to mobilize support for Kaluma's re-election and for President Ruto in the area.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Infrastructure Fund, holding Sh340 billion, will now only fund state projects that can demonstrate economic viability, according to a new Investment Policy Statement introduced by Treasury. The fund will operate on strict commercial principles to ensure capital preservation and revenue generation.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
John Mbadi, who represented Suba South for 15 years, has blamed his successor for poor road conditions in the constituency. A Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County exposed the state of roads in the region, sparking public criticism about resource allocation for infrastructure.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi blamed his successor, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, for poor road conditions exposed during a Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, though Kenyans on social media questioned what Mbadi himself accomplished during his 17 years representing the constituency before becoming Cabinet Secretary.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has rejected criticism over road conditions in Suba, Homa Bay County, accusing the Linda Mwananchi campaign team of deliberately filming feeder roads rather than main highways to misrepresent the region's infrastructure.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
An Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi countrywide tour in Homa Bay County drew public criticism over the county's poor road conditions, with the touring convoy forced onto dusty detours after main roads were blocked, prompting local leaders to explain the underdevelopment.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi's argument that rising soft-drink consumption indicates improving household incomes and economic recovery, saying the government was using misleading indicators to portray Kenya's economy as healthy.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed allegations that Uhuru Kenyatta is funding opposition campaigns against President William Ruto, stating the movement for political change is driven by public support and does not need external financing.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended President William Ruto's administration's economic record by arguing that increased soft-drink consumption indicates Kenyans have more disposable income after meeting basic needs, drawing online backlash.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi argued that increased soft-drink consumption indicates some Kenyans have more disposable income, citing it as evidence of economic progress under President Ruto's administration. Mbadi defended the government's economic record, saying it has stabilized an economy he described as "almost tipping" when the administration took office.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →