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
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary overseeing Kenya's 2026-27 budget and public debt management amid economic pressures.
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National Treasury CS John Mbadi display the Budget Briefcase at Parliament on June 12, 2025. …
Ruto courts village elders with monthly stipends in 'Tutam' planThe Standard
Treasury CS John Mbadi, before reading the 2026/27 Budget at Parliament buildings, Nairobi, June 11, 2026. …
Why Mbadi slashed Opiyo Wandayi's budget despite fuel pressuresThe Standard
… will face the full force of the law,” noted the DCI.CCTV footage from the church shows the attackers first attempted to gain entry at about 9 a.m. but police officers repelled them, allowing the meeting analysing budget proposals presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi …
Suspects in All Saints Cathedral attack rise to five as DCI makes more arrestsThe Standard
… The lobby has sued the Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, the Commissioner General of KRA and the Attorney General, challenging sections of the Bill that it claims would impose unfair tax obligations and give state agencies excessive powers without adequate safeguards. …
COFEK moves to block six Finance Bill 2026 clauses over tax, privacy concernsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNational Treasury CS John Mbadi holds the Budget Briefcase at parliament, Nairobi, June 11, 2026. …
Counties push for infrastructure fund allocation to support urban growthCitizen Digital
… Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Monday, Wanjigi criticized the 2026/27 Budget Statement presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, saying it would only serve to further increase the country's debt burden. …
Wanjigi calls for rejection of Finance Bill 2026, accuses Gov't of illegal borrowingThe Standard
… atech technology startups and innovation fair at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, on June 16, 2023. [AFP] On Friday morning, Kenyans woke up contemplating the sobering realities of the national budget estimates presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi …
How Elon Musk's trillionaire status dwarfs Kenya's Sh4.82tr budgetThe Standard
Treasury CS John Mbadi before reading the 2026-27 Budget at Parliament buildings, Nairobi, on June 11, 2026. …
Budget fallacy: How supplementary budgets water down main plan, alter projectsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeTreasury CS John Mbadi before reading the 2026-27 Budget at Parliament buildings, Nairobi, on June 11, 2026. …
Budget 2026-27: The long and short of itThe 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'An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans debate the Finance Bill 2026's taxation proposals, the broader issue is whether money set aside retains its value as inflation erodes purchasing power on essentials like food, transport, and housing.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans debate the Finance Bill 2026's taxation proposals, the broader issue is whether money set aside retains its value as inflation erodes purchasing power on essentials like food, transport, and housing.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has instructed its supporters not to participate in June 25 anniversary protests planned for next Thursday, with ODM leaders affirming the party's commitment to the broad-based government and preference for victim compensation efforts over further demonstrations.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate that public and publicly guaranteed debt stood at about Sh12.842 trillion (69.49 per cent of GDP) as at end of February 2026.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly will vote this afternoon on the Finance Bill, 2026, which focuses on tightening tax enforcement and expanding the Kenya Revenue Authority's powers without broad tax increases. The bill passed its second reading on June 17 and includes proposals to reinstate residential rental income tax to 10 per cent and extend withholding tax and VAT to digital services.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kathiani MP Robert Mbui has announced plans to table legislation to implement President William Ruto's pledge to exempt workers earning below Sh30,000 from income tax, a proposal affecting approximately 1.5 million salaried workers that was omitted from the latest budget presentation. Treasury estimates put the potential revenue gap at about Sh40 billion.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate that the economy expanded 4.6 per cent in 2025, slightly down from 4.7 per cent in 2024, and that public and publicly guaranteed debt stood at approximately Sh12.842 trillion (69.49 per cent of GDP) as of February 26, 2026, attributing the economic slowdown to external shocks including Middle East conflict and drought risks.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Finance Bill 2026 passed its Second Reading in Parliament on Wednesday amid heated exchanges between government and opposition lawmakers, with opposition MPs claiming the Kenya Kwanza administration used its numerical strength to push through the 124-page bill without sufficient time for examination or consideration of public concerns. Opposition lawmakers protested what they described as rushed legislative process and disputed claims of hidden taxes.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece uses a personal anecdote about family budgeting to explain how national budgets, like household finances, involve tough tradeoffs between competing needs and limited resources.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Finance Bill 2026, a 124-page bill, advanced through its second reading in the National Assembly on Wednesday after heated exchanges between government and opposition MPs. Opposition lawmakers accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using its numerical strength to push through controversial tax proposals without sufficient scrutiny and claimed the Speaker refused to allow a physical division vote that would have publicly recorded how each MP voted.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi's 2026/27 budget emphasises tax administration efforts rather than new levies on Kenyans, but the article suggests this approach may nonetheless increase the cost of doing business.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is offering monthly stipends to village elders as part of a "Tutam" plan, positioning the initiative as part of his campaign strategy for the 2027 General Election.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has sharply reduced funding to the energy and petroleum sectors despite spending billions of shillings to shield motorists from record fuel prices.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police have arrested three more men linked to the violent invasion of ACK All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on June 12, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to five. Detectives recovered a motorcycle and mobile phones believed to have been used in the attack, and say investigations indicate more people were involved in the planning and facilitation of the incident.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed a petition in the High Court challenging six provisions of the Finance Bill 2026, arguing they violate constitutional safeguards on taxation, privacy, public participation and consumer rights. The lobby group is seeking a conservatory order to suspend implementation of the disputed clauses, including provisions on withholding tax for scrap metal, expanded taxable payments definitions, VAT exemption removals, and a virtual asset reporting framework.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
County governments are warning of a crisis in urban centres as rural-urban migration strains services, and municipal heads are now seeking a share of the National Infrastructure Fund to develop infrastructure and promote economic development. According to the Chair of the County Executive Committee Members in charge of Lands and Planning, 50 per cent of Kenya's population will be living in urban areas within the next 20 years, with the urbanisation rate having reached 3.4 per cent.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has called for Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, accusing the government of burdening citizens with excessive taxation and illegal borrowing while failing to deliver development. Wanjigi criticized the 2026/27 Budget Statement, arguing the Finance Bill seeks to raise Ksh.120 billion through taxation and that the budget prioritizes servicing debt over development.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A comparison of Elon Musk's trillionaire status with Kenya's national budget, highlighting the vast disparity in wealth as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented the budget in Parliament, which will shape pricing of food, fuel, and public services in the coming year.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
State House budget doubled from Sh8.58 billion to Sh17 billion through a supplementary budget approved by Parliament in April, exemplifying how supplementary appropriations can balloon allocations and alter the original budget plan.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi delivered the 2026-27 budget speech at Parliament, addressing cost of living, employment, and growth, while highlighting achievements in economic growth, agriculture, health, and housing. The opinion piece critiques the budget's presentation and notes missing indicators such as productivity.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has urged Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, criticizing the government's proposed budget as a "debt budget" that prioritizes debt servicing over public welfare and seeks to raise an additional Sh120 billion in taxes. Wanjigi argued that the solution to Kenya's economic challenges is not more taxes, as Kenyans are already overtaxed, and renewed claims that Kenya has accumulated illegal and odious debt.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard editorial argues that goons disrupted a post-budget analysis conference in Nairobi on the orders of senior government figures unwilling to face public scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2026, and calls for an end to such tactics used against opposition meetings.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury analysis shows that supplementary budgets approved during the financial year can significantly change initial allocations and modify planned projects. State House budget doubled from Sh8.58 billion to Sh17 billion following a supplementary budget approved by Parliament in April.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has defended his frequent foreign trips against criticism from opposition leaders and Kenyans over misuse of public funds, insisting his travels aim to advance Kenya's development agenda and secure opportunities for citizens.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has incorporated his re-election bid into the country's multi-trillion budget and is returning to the campaign trail with renewed vigour.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir North MP Ibrahim Abdi Saney criticised the budget presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, saying North Eastern Kenya has been further marginalised and the estimates do not address livestock, the region's main economic activity.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya said it will pursue sponsors, organisers, and perpetrators of political violence and "goonism" with "bulldog tenacity," following a disruption of a civil society budget dialogue forum in Nairobi. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the organization will work with human rights defenders and civil society to ensure those behind acts of political violence and intimidation are identified and prosecuted.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has condemned the disruption of a post-budget dialogue forum at All Saints Cathedral by what it describes as "state-sponsored goons," demanding arrests and prosecution. The forum, held by civil society organizations on Friday, was intended to scrutinize the 2026/27 national budget, which includes a Sh567.3 billion security sector allocation.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto, who promised in 2022 that the government should not borrow to finance recurrent expenditure and pledged a 10 per cent borrowing limit, now faces a 2026-27 budget with a record Sh1.03 trillion in planned local borrowing from commercial banks, pension funds, and insurance companies to cover a Sh1.146 trillion deficit.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi termed the 2026/27 spending plan a "Mwananchi Budget" for the common citizen, promising no new taxes and affordable housing. However, economists and financial analysts say the budget delivers the opposite and does not support a hustler economy amid Kenya's cost-of-living crisis.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented a Budget statement in Parliament claiming the Kenya Kwanza administration has restored macroeconomic stability and strengthened public finances while also acknowledging seemingly insurmountable domestic and global economic hurdles.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →