John Mbadi has defended the newly enacted National Infrastructure Fund law, saying the initiative will help Kenya reduce its reliance on borrowing to finance major development projects. Speaking during a widows’ empowerment programme in Kuria East Constituency in Migori County, Mbadi said the new financing model is designed to ease…
The escalating conflict in the Middle East featured prominently during recent discussions between officials from the International Monetary Fund and Kenya’s Treasury leadership, highlighting concerns about the potential economic impact on the East African nation. The talks took place between February 24 and March 4, 2026, and involved John Mbadi,…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence that the broad-based government will secure another term in 2027, citing ongoing development projects and inclusive programmes that have consolidated national support. Broad-Based Governance Speaking in Suba South Constituency, Homa Bay County, during a Resource Mobilization Event for micro and small trader groups,…
Nairobi, Kenya – National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has urged the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Management Committee to expel party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of disloyalty and undermining party unity. Speaking in Suba South constituency on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Mbadi, a former ODM chairman, alleged…
The Attorney General (AG) has directed the Cabinet Secretary for the Treasury and Economic Planning to comply with the High Court orders suspending the KSh50 e-Citizen convenience fee. This guidance follows a recent Court of Appeal decision dismissing the government’s application for a stay of execution on the April 1,…
The National Treasury is preparing to issue detailed guidelines for implementing the newly enacted Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025 a law designed to curb money laundering and bring regulatory oversight to digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. The Act, which took effect on November 4, 2025, establishes Kenya’s first comprehensive legal…