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Finance Bill 2026 Passes as MPs Approve Key Tax Changes

Patricia Waigwa June 19, 2026

The National Assembly officially passed the Finance Bill 2026 on the night of June 18, 2026. The legislation cleared its Third Reading after an intense debate in Parliament. It now awaits President William Ruto’s assent before becoming law. Once signed, most provisions will take effect on

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MPs Approve KSh 18.24 Billion Budget Increase Before Fiscal Year Ends

Patricia Waigwa June 18, 2026

The National Assembly has approved Supplementary Estimates II for the 2025/26 financial year, increasing the national budget by KSh 18.24 billion. Lawmakers debated the proposals on June 18, 2026, before approving the adjustments. The decision comes just 12 days before the financial year closes on June 30, 2026. Committees Scrutinized Proposals Before Approval The National

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ODM MPs Removed from Key National Assembly Committees Amid 2027 Realignments

Patricia Waigwa February 25, 2026

Wrangles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have escalated ahead of the 2027 General Election. Consequently, several ODM Members of Parliament have lost influential committee positions in the National Assembly. The changes, effected on Tuesday, February 24, targeted lawmakers perceived as rebels. Notably, the affected MPs have opposed the broad-based government

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MPs Celebrate as Court of Appeal Restores NGCDF Act

Patricia Waigwa February 6, 2026

Court of Appeal Restores NGCDF Act Members of Parliament have scored a major victory after the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling. The lower court had previously struck down the entire National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) Act, 2015. The National Assembly filed a case on September 24, 2024, challenging the High Court’s […]