The amendments appear to be a delicate balancing act between immense political pressure from a heavily taxed public and the government's pressing fiscal necessities.
Only 162 of 349 MPs attended the Finance Bill vote, sparking criticism over absenteeism, accountability, and Parliament’s role in budget oversight.
Only 162 of 349 MPs attended the Finance Bill vote, sparking criticism over absenteeism, accountability, and Parliament’s role in budget oversight.
Treasury CS John Mbadi heads to Parliament to present Sh4.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, says reforms to boost revenue collection.
Parliament has ordered a review of Kenya’s fuel price stabilisation framework following a period of unprecedented volatility that saw pump prices hit record highs in May.
Integrity is reduced to absence of a criminal conviction, while ethnic arithmetic, party loyalty, and coalition balancing decide outcomes.