MPs voted against Nominated MP Sabina Chege’s motion to compel State officers to seek treatment in public hospitals, leaving them free to choose private or public facilities.
The Auditor General revealed financial irregularities in the eCitizen platform, including KSh128 million diversion and KSh1.8 billion in unauthorized fees, prompting PAC action.
The IMF raised transparency concerns over Kenya’s plan to securitize Sh175 billion of its fuel levy, warning of potential bypasses of parliamentary approval and constitutional safeguards.
The Central Bank of Kenya plans to launch a mobile-friendly bond system to simplify investment in government securities for small investors and boost Treasury funding.
Treasury CS John Mbadi clarified his remarks on the unsustainability of fully funding free secondary education, announcing plans to explore viable solutions to address the funding gap.
A new bill in Parliament proposes a Deposit Guarantee Fund to insure Sacco deposits, protecting members from losses following a Sh14.6 billion crisis linked to KUSCCO affecting over 200 Saccos.
MPs summoned Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo over E-Citizen funds not reaching Treasury accounts at the Central Bank of Kenya, criticizing the Treasury’s disregard for Auditor General’s recommendations.
Six Kenyan counties—Nairobi, Turkana, Kakamega, Nakuru, Mandera, and Kilifi—have received the largest share of the Sh3.7 trillion devolved funds since 2013, driven by population, land size, and economic factors.
