Also known as: Alego Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi · Hon Atandi · Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi · Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Atandi · National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Samuel Atandi · Budget and Appropriations Committee Chair Samuel Atandi · National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Samuel Atandi
Samuel Atandi — chairman of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, defended government borrowing for development in 2026.
… However, the 2026/27 estimates of revenue and expenditure and the medium-term report, signed by Budget and Appropriations Committee chairperson Samuel Atandi, note the need to maintain adequate maternal, newborn and child health services. …
… id Gichuru pic.twitter.com/nYBn5Zx8c6 — The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) June 11, 2026 Security officers positined outside Parliament ahead of budget reading on June 11, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee Chair Samuel Atandi …
… Speaking after the deal was reached, co-chairperson of the mediation committee and Chairman of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, Samuel Atandi, welcomed the compromise. …
National and Senate Assembly Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 Co-Chairpersons Mandera Senator Ali Roba and Alego Usonga MP, Samuel Atandi at Parliament, June 8, 2026. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 5 – The Mediation Committee, co-chaired by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi and Mandera Senator Ali Roba, has begun deliberations aimed at breaking the deadlock between the National Assembly and the Senate over the proposed allocation of revenue to county governme …
… FILE PHOTO | REUTERS Audio By Vocalize The Mediation Committee co-chaired by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi and Mandera Senator Ali Roba has begun deliberations aimed at breaking the deadlock between the National Assembly and the Senate over the proposed allocation of revenue to c …
… raised concerns over preparedness timelines, questioning whether procurement delays could compromise election readiness. “How do we guarantee timely delivery of KIEMS kits and ballot materials given the current procurement cycle?” Budget and Appropriations Committee Chair Atandi …
Governor Paul Otuoma, Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, and Presidential Advisor Arthur Osiya have recorded statements with the DCI as investigations into the "Jobless" gang intensify following violence in Busia Town. Police are probing the group's alleged involvement in violent incidents in Marachi Estate and surrounding areas, and investigating whether any political figures had links to the gang.
Governor Paul Otuoma, Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, and Presidential Advisor Arthur Osiya have recorded statements with the DCI as investigations into the "Jobless" gang intensify following violence in Busia Town. Police are probing the group's alleged involvement in violent incidents in Marachi Estate and surrounding areas, and investigating whether any political figures had links to the gang.
A 26-year-old woman was shot and killed in Marachi, Busia, during a crossfire between police and members of a youth group called JOBLESS. Her family is demanding accountability for what they describe as a death caused by being at the wrong place at the wrong time, amid ongoing political tensions in the border town.
The National Assembly has approved the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share revenue to county governments for the 2026/2027 financial year. The allocation represents an increase of Sh13 billion from the previous year and is expected to strengthen service delivery and development projects across the country.
Kenya Kwanza-allied MPs from Nyanza have urged the region's people not to participate in planned commemorations of those killed in the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, claiming President Ruto is addressing years of marginalisation and rolling out development projects in the region.
Parliament's National and Senate Assembly Mediation Committee has agreed on Sh428 billion in county revenue allocation for the next financial year, with Nairobi receiving the highest allocation among all counties.
President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 into law, allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to 47 county governments for the 2026/27 financial year. The allocation, based on an estimated Sh2.9 trillion in shareable revenue, follows a mediated settlement between the National Assembly and Senate after seven mediation sessions.
President William Ruto has assented to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, allocating Sh428 billion to county governments for the 2026/27 financial year, an increase of Sh13 billion from the previous year. The law also sets aside Sh10.25 billion for the Equalisation Fund to support historically marginalized regions.
Samuel Atandi, chairman of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations committee, defended government borrowing as necessary to develop previously neglected regions, arguing that the current regime is committed to equitable use of tax and borrowed funds across the country.
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented his Budget statement in Parliament, depicting an economy showing signs of recovery while facing significant domestic and global challenges.
Finance Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented a budget statement in Parliament describing an economy showing signs of recovery but facing significant domestic and global challenges. He acknowledged that Kenyans have sought to lighten their financial burden, though the article suggests limited optimism in his response.
The government has defended its fiscal strategy, saying the national budget deficit remains a concern but is gradually declining compared to last year. Treasury is introducing alternative financing measures, including the National Infrastructure Fund, to bridge the gap.
Kenya's health docket has been allocated Sh175.5 billion in the 2026/27 Budget Estimates, a Sh37.5 billion increase from the current year, as the government accelerates Universal Health Coverage rollout amid reductions in donor support.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi unveiled the 2026-27 budget on June 11, proposing Sh41.8 billion to cushion vulnerable Kenyans (including Sh24.6 billion for the elderly, Sh8.9 billion for orphans, and Sh1.5 billion for PWDs), alongside tax reforms including VAT exemptions on kidney dialyzers and bottled water, a 25 per cent excise duty on mobile phones, and allocations for universities, health, and infrastructure.
Kenya's 47 county governments could receive Sh428 billion in equitable share funding if Parliament approves the Mediation Committee's recommendations on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, ending negotiations between the National Assembly and the Senate. The agreement also reinstates Clause 5, which protects county allocations from reductions due to national revenue shortfalls.
The National and Senate Assembly Mediation Committee remains unable to resolve disagreement over counties' revenue share for 2026/2027: the Senate insists on Sh443 billion while the National Assembly maintains Sh425 billion.
Mediation talks on the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 have made significant progress, with negotiations focused on Clause 5, designed to protect counties from spending cuts during revenue shortfalls. The Senate and National Assembly have narrowed their positions—the Assembly has increased its offer to Sh425 billion and the Senate has reduced its demand to Sh440 billion.
An opinion piece argues that public debt is a significant issue highlighted in the budget estimates approved by Samuel Atandi's Budget Appropriation Committee, yet remains unaddressed by policymakers.
A mediation committee has begun deliberations to resolve a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, with the Assembly backing Kshs 420 billion in county allocations and the Senate proposing Kshs 454.7 billion, citing counties' obligations for salary advisories and counterpart funding.
A Mediation Committee co-chaired by MPs and a senator has begun deliberations to break a deadlock between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026. The two houses differ on the county allocation: the Assembly approved 420 billion shillings while the Senate amended it to 454.7 billion shillings, citing county governments' financial obligations.
Kenya's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has proposed a Sh33.4 billion allocation to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to address funding gaps ahead of the 2027 General Election, with funds designated for ballot papers, KIEMS kits, voter registration, transport, civic education, and poll officials.
The bodies of three artisanal miners trapped in a gold mine collapse in Bondo Sub-county have been retrieved after a nearly two-day recovery operation. The collapse occurred on Friday afternoon while 12 miners were working inside the shaft; ten escaped unhurt while three remained trapped underground.
The National Assembly has begun public hearings on Kenya's Sh4.78 trillion budget for 2026/27 across 16 counties from May 13 to May 15, with the Budget and Appropriations Committee inviting citizens and stakeholders to submit written memoranda by May 25 as part of the constitutional requirement for public participation in budget-making.
Opposition leaders including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have accused local politicians of sponsoring violence and mobilising youth to disrupt political activities, while insisting their Kisumu rally was peaceful and focused on national issues.
Siaya Governor James Orengo declared himself the "people's party leader" within ODM on Friday, accusing the current party leadership of damaging Raila Odinga's legacy and allowing the party to be threatened by the ruling UDA. Orengo framed Linda Mwananchi as a corrective movement within ODM aimed at safeguarding its unity, as the faction prepares for rallies in Kisumu and Vihiga over the weekend.