Also known as: the National Treasury
Kenya's government finance ministry managing debt reaching Sh12.82 trillion and infrastructure fund oversight under judicial scrutiny.
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… The Union said despite the government releasing funds through the National Treasury, thousands of contracted professionals face delayed payments. …
KNUT officials demand payment for invigilators, threaten boycott 2026 examsCitizen Digital
… The union said that despite the National Treasury releasing funds, thousands of contracted professionals were still waiting to be paid for services they had already rendered. …
Teachers threaten to snub National Exams over pending allowancesCitizen Digital
… Turning to the dairy sector, Kindiki said President William Ruto had directed the National Treasury to release Sh100 million this week for the second phase of the Meru Dairy animal feeds factory, with a further Sh100 million pledged through the Supplementary Budget to complete it …
Kindiki rallies Mt. Kenya behind Ruto as he dismisses ouster talkCitizen Digital
… Representing the National Treasury, Raphael Owino acknowledged the resource constraints facing the IEBC and said the UN-supported programme would complement government efforts in financing election preparedness. …
IEBC receives Ksh.1.7B boost from UNDP to support election preparednessCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 23 – The High Court has allowed the implementation of the proposed Sh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund to continue but placed it under judicial oversight by directing the National Treasury to file certified accounts and transaction reports in court every …
Court Lets Sh5tn National Infrastructure Fund Proceed Under Judicial OversightThe Standard
… Although the National Treasury allocated Sh8.6 billion to facilitate the absorption of UHC workers, KNUNM said implementation has remained slow.The union also faulted county governments for failing to implement career guidelines for nursing personnel despite the Public Service Co …
Why nurses are threatening a nationwide strike from July 29The Standard
The National Treasury bypassed Parliament and tapped into expensive domestic debt, resulting in Sh861.7 billion in interest payments, accounting for 82 per cent of debt-servicing costs. …
Audit raises red flag as domestic debt hits Sh862b on borrowing spreeThe Standard
The National Treasury bypassed Parliament and tapped into expensive domestic debt, resulting in Sh861.7 billion in interest payments, accounting for 82 per cent of debt-servicing costs. …
Borrowing spree: How expensive loans have pushed debt servicing to Sh862bThe Standard
… The National Treasury has allocated Sh30.8 billion. The allocation leaves a financing deficit of Sh16.56 billion, meaning universities will receive only about 65 per cent of the amount required to support government-sponsored students. …
Ruto promises free university education after three failed funding experimentsThe Standard
… The Act mandates the adoption of annual business plans and signing of performance contracts with the National Treasury. …
Why new law will be a game changer for State enterprisesA constitutional petition filed at the High Court seeks to suspend the Social Health Authority's two percent Health Information Management System utilization fee deducted from healthcare providers' claims, with petitioners arguing the levy lacks legal basis and amounts to double taxation.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
A constitutional petition filed at the High Court seeks to suspend the Social Health Authority's two percent Health Information Management System utilization fee deducted from healthcare providers' claims, with petitioners arguing the levy lacks legal basis and amounts to double taxation.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
A High Court petition filed by a surgeon, senator, and another individual seeks to suspend a 2 per cent Health Information Management System utilization fee deducted from healthcare provider claims submitted through the Social Health Authority, arguing the fee is unconstitutional, illegal, and amounts to double taxation.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Safaricom shareholders have approved governance changes that formalise the end of State dominance in the company and backed a record Sh80.13 billion dividend at its 18th Annual General Meeting.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has accused President William Ruto of eroding the independence of public institutions through political interference and creating a culture of fear among public officials. Ndung'u said the capacity for integrity exists but is undermined when political leaders exert undue influence over independent offices.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Njuguna Ndung'u, former National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, has accused President William Ruto of overrunning state institutions, saying fear of lifelong repercussions forces officials to conform. Ndung'u said he refused to engage in deals during his tenure despite pressure, warning that consequences of compromising public office can last a lifetime.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers and Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers have directed members not to administer national examinations until invigilators, supervisors and center managers are paid outstanding allowances. The unions say thousands of teachers remain unpaid months after the government released Sh1.5 billion through the National Treasury to KNEC for 2024 exam administration, with only examiners having received payments so far.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's public debt has reached Sh12.82 trillion, with loan repayments consuming 71 per cent of government revenue and leaving just 29 per cent for salaries, public services and development projects, according to Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o. She warned Parliament that the mounting debt burden has severely constrained fiscal space and the country must continue borrowing to stay afloat.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has resolved to direct the Inspector General of Police to arrest and produce Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo before senators on August 6, accusing him of repeatedly defying summons to explain audit queries after he skipped a Monday session and sent a last-minute reschedule request.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Union of Teachers has raised alarm over delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for supervising and invigilating national exams, and says teachers may boycott the forthcoming National Examinations at the end of this year. The government has allocated Ksh.1.5 billion to settle pending dues, but allowances remain delayed pending verifications on the KNEC system.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) warned that delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for teachers who supervised last year's national examinations could trigger a boycott of this year's exams scheduled for year-end. The union said contracted professionals remain unpaid despite the National Treasury releasing funds, including a Ksh1.5 billion allocation to settle the pending dues.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told farmers in Meru that the Mt. Kenya region should remain united behind the Kenya Kwanza administration and that political divisions should not undermine economic gains, while dismissing talk of his removal from office.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Ksh.1.7 billion Electoral Support Programme to strengthen Kenya's preparedness for the 2027 General Election, funding voter registration, civic education, staff training, and outreach to women, youth and underserved communities.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has allowed the Sh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund to proceed but placed it under judicial oversight, requiring the National Treasury to file certified accounts and transaction reports to the court every three months pending determination of a constitutional petition challenging the fund.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives issued a seven-day strike notice on July 23, threatening to withdraw services nationwide from July 29 unless national and county governments resolve long-standing labour grievances including collective bargaining rights, delayed promotions, and absorption of UHC workers into permanent terms.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Treasury bypassed Parliament to access expensive domestic debt, with interest payments on local loans reaching Sh861.7 billion and comprising 82 per cent of total debt-servicing costs in the year to June 2025, while foreign debt service accounted for Sh183.6 billion or 18 per cent. According to the Auditor General's report, local debt has become more than three times as expensive as foreign borrowing.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Treasury bypassed Parliament to tap expensive domestic debt, resulting in Sh861.7 billion in interest payments, or 82 per cent of total debt-servicing costs in the year to June 2025. Local debt servicing has become more than three times as expensive as foreign borrowing, according to a new Auditor General report.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has announced a new plan to provide full government funding to every student admitted to a public university or college regardless of financial background. The proposal, presented as amendments before Parliament, marks the fourth shift in university financing under his administration in less than four years, following the Differentiated Unit Cost model and variations of the Student-Centred Funding Model.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's new Government Owned Enterprises Act, 2025 seeks to reform state-owned enterprises through restructured governance and operational frameworks, aiming to address decades of inefficiency and misuse of public funds. The law promotes appointment of professional boards and exempts politically-affiliated persons from certain roles, though its success depends on implementation.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Treasury diverted Sh30 billion from a $1.5 billion Eurobond issued in early 2025 to cover domestic borrowing shortfalls, despite public disclosure that the funds would be used for debt buyback and restructuring.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court declared the Sh11.5 billion Riruta-Ngong Commuter Meter Gauge Railway Project unconstitutional, citing violations of parliamentary approval, feasibility studies, lawful procurement, and public participation requirements. Justice Gregory Mutai also ruled that the use of the Railway Development Levy Fund to finance the project was unconstitutional and void.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Treasury is under scrutiny for diverting Sh30 billion from a $1.5 billion Eurobond issued in early 2025 to cover domestic borrowing shortfalls, despite disclosing that the funds would be used for buyback and restructuring of maturing debt.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Assembly Education Committee has called for coordinated action between Parliament, the National Treasury, and the Ministry of Education to address persistent funding challenges in the higher education sector, citing a mismatch between the Higher Education Funding Model framework and actual budget allocations.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba told lawmakers that delays in government funding to schools, TVET institutions and public universities are due to budget shortfalls and delayed National Treasury disbursements, with the Ministry of Education facing a funding gap of nearly Ksh.29 billion.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told Parliament that persistent delays in funding to schools, TVET institutions and universities stem from inadequate budget allocations and delayed releases by the National Treasury, rather than the Ministry withholding funds. He said the ministry submits funding requests on time and disburses funds immediately after receiving them, but the gap between the education sector's financial requirements and allocated resources is the core challenge.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ministry of Education has acknowledged that persistent delays in capitation disbursements and inadequate budget allocations from the National Treasury are pushing public universities, TVET institutions, and teacher training colleges into financial distress, prompting Parliament to demand urgent reforms.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has retained fuel prices in its review for the month beginning July 15, 2026, with petrol at Ksh.214.03, diesel at Ksh.222.86, and kerosene at Ksh.191.38 in Nairobi. EPRA attributed the stable prices to government intervention aimed at protecting consumers from global price shocks.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenyan government has extended the reduced 8 percent VAT on petroleum products for three additional months until October 14, and will inject Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy during the July/August 2026 fuel pricing cycle to help shield consumers from global oil market volatility and prevent fuel price increases.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government has extended an 8 per cent Value Added Tax reduction on petroleum products for three more months until October 14, 2026, and approved a Ksh.945 million subsidy for the July–August fuel pricing cycle to protect consumers from rising global oil prices and Middle East tensions.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →