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Samuel Atandi

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

Chairman of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, defending government borrowing for development in 2026.

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  1. April 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    'We will deal with you!' MP Atandi warns Linda Mwananchi ahead of Kisumu rally By Laura Otieno April 24, 2026 05:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize With barely two days until the planned L …

    'We will deal with you!' MP Atandi warns Linda Mwananchi ahead of Kisumu rally
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MPs endorse Sh72.26 billion additional county funding bill

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The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, which will provide counties with an additional Sh72.26 billion for health services, agriculture, climate resilience, and critical infrastructure during the 2026/27 financial year. The funding comprises Sh16.46 billion from the National Government, Sh53.82 billion from development partner loans and grants, and revenue from court fines and mineral royalties.

29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. MPs endorse Sh72.26 billion additional county funding bill

    The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, which will provide counties with an additional Sh72.26 billion for health services, agriculture, climate resilience, and critical infrastructure during the 2026/27 financial year. The funding comprises Sh16.46 billion from the National Government, Sh53.82 billion from development partner loans and grants, and revenue from court fines and mineral royalties.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

  1. ODM demands deputy presidential slot in 2027 UDA alliance

    ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Busia leaders record statements in Jobless gang probe

    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.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Laura Wesonga killed in Busia police-gang crossfire

    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.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Counties to receive Sh428 billion for 2026/2027 financial year

    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.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Nyanza residents to skip planned protests

    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.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 22 June

  1. Nairobi receives largest share of Sh428 billion county allocation

    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.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. Ruto signs Division of Revenue Act for counties' 428 billion shillings

    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.

    15 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. President Ruto assents to 2026 revenue sharing bill for counties

    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.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Budget chair defends continued government borrowing for development

    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.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 12 June

  1. Treasury CS presents budget amid mixed economic signals

    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.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Treasury CS presents mixed economic outlook despite household pressures

    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.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Government defends fiscal strategy as deficit gradually declines

    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.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Health budget rises to Sh175.5 billion despite donor cuts

    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.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Treasury presents 2026-27 budget with social and tax reforms

    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.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Parliament reaches Sh428 billion county allocation agreement

    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.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Senate and National Assembly deadlocked over county revenue allocation

    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.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 8 June

  1. Senate and Assembly near deal on county revenue sharing

    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.

    8 June 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Public debt emerges as major concern in budget estimates

    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.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 5 June

  1. Parliament mediates Sh420B vs Sh454.7B county revenue deadlock

    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.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Mediation committee works to resolve revenue allocation disagreement

    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.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 25 May

  1. Parliamentary committee proposes Sh33.4B for IEBC election readiness

    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.

    25 May 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Atandi calls for Luo unity ahead of 2027 election

    Samuel Atandi addressed ODM youth leaders in Kisumu, calling for unity within the Luo community ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 11 May

  1. Three artisanal miners retrieved after gold mine collapse in Bondo

    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.

    11 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 7 May

  1. National Assembly launches public hearings on Sh4.78 trillion budget

    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.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Linda Mwananchi faction tours Kisumu amid ODM tensions

    The Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, Governor James Orengo, and MP Babu Owino, held public political engagements in Kisumu on April 26, following a similar tour in Vihiga County. The visit occurred amid tensions, with Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi cautioning the team against disrespecting ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and dragging the Lake region back into opposition.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Opposition leaders accuse local politicians of sponsoring violence

    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.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Sifuna blames Ruto and Murkomen for rising insecurity

    ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna told a Linda Mwananchi rally in Vihiga that the country's insecurity stems from decisions at the highest levels of government, not from frontline police officers. He accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of misusing police resources while state security is deployed for political interests.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Linda Mwananchi faction rallies in Vihiga and Kisumu this weekend

    The Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Senators Edwin Sifuna and Godfrey Osotsi, Governor James Orengo, and MP Babu Owino, will hold rallies in Vihiga on Saturday and Kisumu on Sunday. The activities have drawn criticism from some ODM members, with MP Samuel Atandi accusing the faction of disrespecting party leader Oburu Oginga.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

  1. Orengo claims ODM leadership role via Linda Mwananchi faction

    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.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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