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 has signed health cooperation agreements and defended National Infrastructure Fund board appointments.
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Capital 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 loomsThe Standard
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi called it a ‘‘Mwananchi Budget’’ — a budget for the common citizen. …
Mwananchi Budget sinks households, small businesses, youth and countiesThe Standard
The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi put on a brave face as he presented his Budget statement in Parliament yesterday, painting a contradictory image of an economy that is on the mend but one that also faces seemingly insurmountable hurdles, both domestic and global …
Mbadi offers little hope despite admitting Kenyans soughtThe Standard
If you had boarded a flight from Nairobi to Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo just as National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi began reading his Budget Statement on Thursday, you would have landed before he finished. …
Why Mbadi's 201-page speech said a lot by not revealing muchThe Standard
… Led by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, Belgut MP Nelson Koech, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Soin/Sigowet MP Justice Kemei, the leaders said the budget tabled by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi focuses on sectors that directly impact the lives of ordi …
Ruto's allies defend Sh4.8 trillion budgetCapital News
… The meeting, held at All Saints Cathedral on Friday, brought together representatives from civil society, faith-based organizations, the private sector, and members of the public to discuss the national budget presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi before the National …
Civil Society Groups Condemn Disruption of Budget Forum, Vow to Keep Scrutinizing Government SpendingCitizen Digital
Budget 2026/27: The Sh1.1 trillion deficit question By Claire Munde June 12, 2026 07:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury CS John Mbadi displays the budget briefcase at Parliament Building in Nairobi …
Budget 2026/27: The Sh1.1 trillion deficit questionThe Standard
Treasury CS John Mbadi presents the 2026/27 Budget before Parliament in Nairobi, on June 11, 2026. …
Health spending rises by Sh37b to plug donor gapLeaders allied to the Broad-based government have cautioned opposition figures against working with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, claiming he would sideline and overshadow political allies. The leaders urged Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Dr Fred Matiang'i to abandon the opposition and work with President William Ruto instead.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Leaders allied to the Broad-based government have cautioned opposition figures against working with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, claiming he would sideline and overshadow political allies. The leaders urged Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Dr Fred Matiang'i to abandon the opposition and work with President William Ruto instead.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has commended the National Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, as the best-performing government ministry in public communication, noting that it effectively simplifies complex economic issues for public understanding through regular media briefings and clear explanations of policies.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has urged engineers to take a more strategic role in Kenya's economic planning and public investment, saying engineering expertise is essential for delivering sustainable infrastructure and long-term economic growth. Speaking at the Second African Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation conference at Kenyatta University, Mbadi said economic planning and engineering are inseparable, with every national development plan eventually becoming an engineering project.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has reaffirmed the government's ban on sugar imports and ordered the Kenya Sugar Board to stop issuing import licences, stating that Kenya has sufficient domestic sugar production to meet local demand and aims to become a sugar exporter.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly Finance Committee said it will require East African Development Bank directors and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to appear before it to explain the bank's operations and required disbursements. The committee Chairman Kuria Kimani said the Committee must ensure the proposed amendment bill does not breach the Constitution and that EADB, if undertaking banking transactions, should be subject to Central Bank of Kenya supervision.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is preparing to unlock pension savings to finance major infrastructure, manufacturing and county development projects following the enactment of the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026, which creates a vehicle for mobilizing long-term capital from pension funds and other sources into strategic national projects.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended the Social Health Authority (SHA), stating it is performing "ten times more" than the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), citing increased monthly disbursements to health facilities and expanded membership registration. Ruto dismissed proposals to restore NHIF, arguing SHA has advanced the Universal Health Coverage programme despite ongoing criticism over system failures and delayed reimbursements.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment Programme, which will empower more than 100,000 young Kenyans over three years through private sector internships and training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, life skills, and workplace readiness, in partnership with UNDP and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government plans to convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recoup losses from depressed rainfall, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said. The administration is coordinating responses to reduced rainfall and preparing for El Niño rains expected later in the year.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has urged President William Ruto to reconsider the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme and restore the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), arguing the President should apply the same reasoning behind his recent reversal of the university funding model.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court in Kerugoya issued conservatory orders suspending implementation of a contested gazette notice on rice importation, obtained by rice farmers in Kirinyaga County through Senator Kamau Murango's application. The court maintained the status quo before the impugned gazette notice No. 10061 of July 6, 2026 for seven days, with a hearing scheduled for July 28, 2026.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyanza leaders including Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed have urged President William Ruto to initiate more development projects in the region to bolster his re-election bid in 2027, arguing that the President has demonstrated commitment to equitable development across the country.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have appointed five members each to a joint committee tasked with harmonising their policy priorities and crafting a common agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi urged the Luo community to support President William Ruto's re-election.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration says the Government's reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers to government services, development opportunities and democratic participation, following a presidential directive to issue ID documents to eligible Kenyans without unnecessary obstacles.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo said the Government's ongoing reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers that have long prevented many Kenyans from accessing government services, development opportunities and democratic participation. President William Ruto directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the US have officially signed a cooperation framework valued at $2.5 billion (Sh325 billion) to support Kenya's attainment of Universal Health Coverage, signed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi alongside US Chargé d'Affaires Susan Burns.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said President Ruto has directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles. Omollo stated the reform is aimed at removing barriers that have denied many Kenyans access to government services and economic opportunities.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court seeking to remove Kenya Pipeline Company Board Chair Faith Bett Boinett, alleging her appointment breached the Constitution and the Government Owned Enterprises Act, 2025, and claiming she has a conflict of interest due to her shareholding in Fastnett Energy Limited, which has a transport and storage agreement with KPC.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United States have signed a five-year health cooperation agreement worth approximately USD1.6 billion (Sh206 billion) to strengthen the country's healthcare system and advance Universal Health Coverage. The Strategic Objective Grant Agreement, signed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi with a US delegation, establishes a framework to guide health cooperation, align US investments with Kenya's health priorities, and strengthen local institutions and infrastructure.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended appointments to the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) board, saying the selection process was transparent, competitive and merit-based, overseen by a seven-member independent panel comprising senior professionals from banking, legal and public sectors.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto coordinated the second tranche of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds programme using a newsroom-style format, directing his Cabinet and senior officials from Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi as they reported on fund disbursements across Kenya.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed six members to the National Infrastructure Fund Board for a three-year term effective July 8, 2026, under the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026. The appointees include Centum CEO James Mworia Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed Zein, Christopher Kibui Maranga, Latoya Ouna, Lawrence Kibet, and Mohammed Abdirahman Hassan, selected from 78 applicants.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Examinations Council has paid outstanding marking allowances owed to examiners who handled the 2025 KJSEA and KCSE exams, after the National Treasury released Sh1.5 billion on July 7. The payment follows months of delays that sparked walkouts and boycott threats from more than 800 KCSE examiners who stopped marking in December.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026 into law, establishing a framework that will set aside 30 percent of revenue from Kenya's petroleum and mineral resources for future generations. The fund operates on three pillars: the Urithi Fund for future generations, a Stabilization Fund to serve as a buffer during crises, and the National Infrastructure Fund to finance strategic projects.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026 into law on Wednesday, July 8, creating a legal mechanism to save part of Kenya's oil, mineral and privatisation earnings while protecting the funds from political misuse and debt repayment. The law requires at least 30 per cent of resources channelled into the fund to be locked away for future generations and bars cash withdrawals within three months of a General Election unless the fund's board, Parliament and the auditor general approve.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government's partial sale of its Safaricom stake, saying it was lawful and transparent and intended to finance infrastructure rather than budget deficits. Mbadi rejected opposition criticism, stating the divestiture followed extensive public participation and parliamentary approval.
4 July 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury John Mbadi has claimed that some leaders from the Mt Kenya region are not happy since his appointment to the Treasury docket.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended President Ruto's administration, arguing that Mt. Kenya residents are no longer complaining about government performance but are instead aggrieved by the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office. Speaking on Citizen TV, Mbadi defended the government's spending priorities in the Finance Bill 2026, saying Treasury has channelled resources to agriculture and other sectors affecting livelihoods.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, which allocates Ksh.428 billion to all 47 counties and operationalises the Division of Revenue Act, 2026. The allocation represents a Ksh.13 billion increase from the previous financial year and uses a formula based on equal share, population, poverty level, and geographical size.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders from Nyanza region, including Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, have defended the broad-based government arrangement between President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, urging residents to embrace cooperation with the administration rather than return to opposition politics.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →