MPs review bill for Ksh72.26bn extra county funding

MPs are reviewing a Bill proposing an additional Ksh 72.26 billion for county governments in the 2026/27 financial year. The funding will support County Aggregation and Industrial Parks, drought resilience, agriculture, informal settlements and other development programmes. The National Assembly is expected to debate the Budget and Appropriations Committee’s report before deciding on the proposed…

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The National Assembly during a previous session-Photo|National Assembly KE

Housing among biggest winners as MPs approve 2026/27 budget estimates

The National Assembly has approved the revenue and expenditure estimates for the 2026/2027 financial year, passing a budget that places strong emphasis on housing, education, health, and social protection programmes. The framework, presented by the Budget and Appropriations Committee after public participation and sector consultations, was adopted by lawmakers who said the allocations are designed…

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President Ruto launching the Affordable housing in Mukuru
President William Ruto during the official launch of the Mukuru Estate Phase II-Photo|Courtesy

Parliament approves KSh25 billion to rescue affordable housing projects at risk of stalling

More than 1,700 affordable housing units that were on the verge of stalling will now proceed after Members of Parliament approved KSh25 billion to unlock funds previously tied up in Treasury Bills. The allocation, passed under Supplementary Estimates I for the 2025/26 financial year, is expected to ensure contractors are paid and ongoing projects remain…

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