The Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Hon. Samuel Atandi, has engaged the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, Hon. John Mbadi, Treasury PS, Mr. Chris Kiptoo and DG, Budget and Fiscal Economic Affairs, Mr. Albert Mwenda on the FY 2026/27 Budget Estimates and the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework.

Appearing before the Committee, CS Mbadi defended the fiscal framework anchored on a projected total expenditure of Ksh 4.785 trillion, against total revenue including A-I-A of Ksh 3.629 trillion, resulting in a fiscal deficit of Kshs 1.111 trillion (5.3% of GDP).

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄, 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Senate staff and Parliamentary Liaison Officers drawn from Ministries and Departments have convened for a high-level retreat aimed at strengthening coordination between Parliament and the Executive in the processing of parliamentary business.

There is a need for leaders especially political leaders to champion unity, harmony, forgiveness and reconciliation.

Speaking during the 23rd National Prayer Breakfast held at Safari Park Hotel, Senate Speaker Rt Hon Amason Jeffah Kingi EGH highlighted the need for the nation to uphold peace, love and unity for the country’s prosperity.

He urged Kenyans to use the National Prayer Breakfast as an opportunity to foster deeper conversations that will promote forgiveness, reconciliation and democratic growth.

The Budget and Appropriations Committee has called for enhanced fiscal discipline and sharper prioritisation across government sectors, warning against fragmented funding, overlapping programmes, and inefficiencies in project implementation.

The National Assembly resumes sittings today, Tuesday 26th May 2026 to a packed agenda with consideration of the Senate Amendments to the Division of Revenue Bill, Finance Bill, 2026 and the 2026/27 Budget Estimates expected to take priority ahead of the 2026/27 financial cycle.