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National Treasury

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    This came despite the government releasing Sh1.5 billion through the National Treasury to KNEC to pay teachers who supervised and managed last year's national examinations.

    Teachers threaten to boycott national exams over unpaid allowances
  3. Capital News

    Nyakang’o also disclosed that her office had sought an explanation from the National Treasury over expenditure on International Monetary Fund (IMF) on-lent loans, after detecting spending that exceeded Parliament-approved allocations.

    Controller of Budget warns Kenya trapped in borrowing cycle as debt hits Sh12.82tn
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe National Assembly committee on Finance has said it will now require the East African Development Bank (EADB) directors and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, to appear before it to shed light on its operations in the country.

    Legislators put EADB operators under scrutiny
  5. Capital News

    The legislation establishes a governing council chaired by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, with the Central Bank Governor and Attorney-General among its members.

    Can Kenya’s Sh2.81 trillion pension fund industry help build the country’s future?
  6. Capital News

    Kajwang’ said Parliament would also consider engaging the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the National Treasury if continued non-compliance persisted, insisting the Senate possessed sufficient constitutional powers to enforce accountability.

    IG Kanja Directed to Arrest Governor Guyo Over Audit Snub
  7. Citizen Digital

    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 exams
  8. Citizen 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 allowances
  9. Citizen 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 talk
  10. Citizen 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 preparedness
  11. Capital 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 Oversight

Friday 18 September

  1. Kenya School of Law needs Ksh.220M to finish library equipment

    The Kenya School of Law requires an additional Ksh.220 million to fully equip its newly completed ultra-modern library. The school has received Ksh.70 million so far from the National Treasury and the Office of the Attorney-General, against a total estimated requirement of Ksh.290 million.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya School of Law opens modern library and moot courts

    The Kenya School of Law has unveiled a new ultra-modern library and two moot courts designed to strengthen legal research, practical training, and professional skills development for aspiring lawyers. The library, which can accommodate about 2,000 users with currently available seating of approximately 400, holds about 15,708 books and provides digital learning resources.

    18 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 17 September

  1. Kenya School of Law seeks Ksh220M to equip new library

    The Kenya School of Law requires an additional Ksh220 million to fully equip its newly completed Ultra-Modern Library and Moot Courts, which was designed to accommodate approximately 2,000 users but currently has only about 400 seats available.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Attorney General appeals High Court ruling on Safaricom shares sale

    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

  2. Government spent Ksh.30.6B on travel amid austerity drive

    The Controller of Budget's report on the 2025/2026 financial year reveals that while ordinary Kenyans face cost-of-living pressures, parts of government continued high spending on travel, hospitality, and emergency expenditures that bypass usual checks. The national government spent Ksh.30.6B on travel and Ksh.74.5B in non-remitted deductions during the period.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Financial institutions reluctant to fund Kenya's blue economy sector

    Kenya's banks hesitate to invest in the blue economy despite its potential, citing concerns over market volatility and unclear regulation. A senior government official has called on financial institutions to support maritime and shipping investments, noting the sector's capacity to create jobs and drive economic growth.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 15 September

  1. MPs question school's Sh1m NSE investment over low returns

    Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School in Nyeri has been ordered to explain a Sh1 million investment in the Nairobi Securities Exchange after MPs questioned why it earned only Sh5,381 in dividends in a year. The school also failed to immediately provide investment documents or evidence of National Treasury approval.

    15 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Manufacturers urge KRA to crack down on scrap metal smuggling

    Battery and scrap material manufacturers are pressuring Kenya Revenue Authority to stop dealers smuggling tonnes of scrap metal to Tanzania and Uganda through border points like Holili and Busia, alleging that KRA officials stationed at borders allow the contraband through. The industry warns that unchecked smuggling threatens legitimate recycling businesses and government revenue.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard

  3. Nairobi owed Sh2.7bn in land rates by security institutions

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the city is owed Sh2.7 billion in outstanding land rates, with police stations, prisons, and military barracks among the biggest defaulting tenants. Sakaja told the Senate that full collection could raise up to Sh80 billion annually, but his administration faces difficulty recovering what is owed.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. Technopolis Development Authority board fully constituted for digital transformation

    The Technopolis Development Authority has completed its board appointments with three new members—James Musee Nduna, Yvonne Teresia Ogwang, and Yunis Omar—enabling the Authority to implement its expanded national mandate under the Technopolis Act, 2026.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 14 September

  1. Kenya's public debt exceeds Sh13 trillion, above legal ceiling

    Kenya's public debt reached Sh13.120.87 trillion as of end-June, representing 68.5 per cent of GDP and exceeding the 55 per cent legal ceiling, while President Ruto claims his administration has slowed borrowing and stabilised the economy, a claim contradicted by Treasury data and warnings from fiscal watchdogs and the International Monetary Fund about rising refinancing pressures.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. Controller of Budget flags Treasury abuse of emergency law

    The Controller of Budget has raised concerns over the National Treasury's misuse of Article 223 of the Constitution to access billions from the Consolidated Fund for routine, day-to-day office operations, contrary to law, according to her National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the 2025/26 financial year.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kenya's public debt reaches Sh13 trillion, exceeds legal limit

    Kenya's public debt crossed Sh13 trillion in June, reaching 68.5 per cent of GDP, well above the 55 per cent legal ceiling, according to Treasury data. The country's fiscal watchdog and the International Monetary Fund warn that rising refinancing needs are squeezing public finances, despite President Ruto's assertions that his administration has slowed borrowing and stabilised the economy.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. Controller of Budget flags Treasury misuse of emergency law

    Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango has raised concerns that the National Treasury is misusing Article 223 of the Constitution to authorise expenditure from the Consolidated Fund for routine, day-to-day office operations contrary to law, according to her National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the 2025/26 financial year.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 11 September

  1. Kenyan businesses struggle with unpredictable annual tax changes

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's fiscal environment is characterized by chaotic annual tax cycles, with budget promises made in February undermined by Finance Bills in June and sudden policy changes like the KRA's customs benchmark shift in August, creating unsustainable uncertainty for businesses.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. Controller warns of Sh13.01tr public debt, urges reduced borrowing

    The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has flagged Kenya's public debt at Sh13.01 trillion, with the debt-to-GDP ratio rising to 68.5 per cent against a legal limit of 55 per cent, and called on the National Treasury to urgently reduce borrowing to address rising debt-service costs and budget deficits.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Kenya partners with Italian firm to build 15 hospitals

    Kenya has signed a partnership with Italian firm GKSD Group to develop 15 new hospitals across the country, comprising 13 Level 5 county referral hospitals and two Level 6 national teaching and referral hospitals. The agreement, signed at State House Nairobi and witnessed by President Ruto, is part of the Government of Italy's Mattei Plan for Africa partnership framework.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Migori governor calls for constitutional conference on devolution

    Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko has called for a national constitutional conference to revisit devolution, arguing that more than a decade in, counties remain constrained by held-back funds and legal "clawbacks." He noted devolution has shifted development toward local needs and advanced healthcare, roads, and industrialisation, citing Migori's progress toward an international airport and tourism development.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ruto praises devolution for improving service delivery

    President William Ruto said closer partnership between national and county governments has enabled progress in healthcare, agriculture, industrial development and digital systems, and brought decision-making closer to people while strengthening local accountability.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Civil servants' pension fund diversifies with new products, branding

    The Public Service Superannuation Fund plans to introduce mortgage and post-retirement medical savings products and expand to contract workers as part of a diversification strategy, with a Bill before the National Assembly to enable the changes and rebrand under PSSF.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 6 September

  1. Leaders must bridge Vision 2030 blueprint-to-implementation gap

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Beyond Vision 2030 process should be led by leaders who understand implementation, not just planning, citing Vision 2030's mixed record: it delivered infrastructure projects like the Thika Superhighway and Standard Gauge Railway, but failed to translate economic growth into jobs and equity.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 5 September

  1. State House spent Ksh.6.73 billion as classified expenditure

    State House spending reached Ksh.18.55 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year, more than double its original allocation of Ksh.8.5 billion, with Ksh.6.73 billion classified as "other expenses" that could not be classified under ordinary votes, raising questions about public fund use.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Edible oil firms sue KRA, Treasury over Sh2.3 billion tax refund

    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

Thursday 3 September

  1. MPs warn of financial risks in national schools

    The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over financial management in Kenya's national schools, citing growing fee arrears, unauthorised borrowing and weak procurement practices. The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, found that some schools have accumulated outstanding fees dating back more than a decade, with debts in the millions of shillings.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 2 September

  1. KRA blocks state payments to suppliers lacking tax compliance

    The Kenya Revenue Authority has integrated its electronic tax invoicing system (eTIMS) with the government's central payment platform (IFMIS), creating an automated checkpoint that prevents suppliers from receiving state payments without a clean tax record. Suppliers must now generate valid eTIMS invoices matching their tax records before processing payment claims through IFMIS.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. Nairobi boda boda riders pool savings to expand businesses

    A group of boda boda riders in Nairobi's Ngando area started a self-help group in 2020 to pool and save money for business expansion and financial support. After a bank declined their loan application, they accessed financing through Apstar Sacco, which was supported by the SAFER initiative.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kenya's China debt financed SGR infrastructure with lasting value

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's borrowing from China must be assessed not only by the debt amount but also by the infrastructure built—citing the Standard Gauge Railway as a major national transport asset that creates long-term value.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 31 August

  1. Kenya's China debt falls 19% as World Bank exposure surges

    Kenya's outstanding debt to China has fallen 19 per cent from its 2021 peak to Sh616.8 billion following a currency conversion agreement, while the World Bank's exposure has surged to nearly triple that amount. China now accounts for 10.8 per cent of Kenya's Sh5.685 trillion total external debt.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Health CS blames counties for UHC staff salary delays

    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

Saturday 29 August

  1. Parliament demands answers on stalled affordable housing projects

    Parliament's National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing challenged the State Department for Housing and Urban Development over delays in the Government's Affordable Housing Programme, demanding detailed updates on stalled projects and timelines for completion. The State Department attributed delays to procurement challenges, limited contractor capacity, project management shortcomings, and transition to the electronic government procurement system.

    29 August 2026 · Capital News

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