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To address the heavy workload, the Judiciary has focused on completing new court buildings in Kasarani, Mihango, and Huruma. It is also increasing the number of specialised courts, including Gender Justice, Anti-Corruption, Children’s, and Small Claims Courts.
According to the National Treasury, State House spent Sh4.32 billion between July and September, far exceeding its quarterly allocation of Sh1.92 billion, pushing its recurrent spending 125 percent above the set ceiling.
Between July and September 2025, recurrent expenses by ministries, departments, and agencies hit Sh366.5 billion, up from Sh280.09 billion in the same period of 2024. The 30.9 per cent jump reflects increased costs in wages, administration, operations, and office maintenance — despite the government’s pledge to rein in such spending.
The office’s total allocation in the national budget was Sh3.07 billion, with Sh100 million set aside for development projects, and the rest for day-to-day operations. If the current spending trend continues, officials warn the budget may be fully utilised by March 2026 unless adjustments or supplementary approvals are made.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon told MPs that the commission will roll out a continuous voter registration exercise beginning September 29. However, he noted that areas with pending by-elections will only access the service once the polls are concluded.
Within Africa, the top destinations were Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa, while officials also travelled to Dubai, Singapore, the United States, the Netherlands, France, and Japan.
The report reveals that out of Sh14 billion earmarked for development, Nairobi spent just Sh4 billion, raising concerns over compliance with legal requirements.
Busia County topped the list, spending Sh64.4 million, followed by Baringo with Sh50.4 million, Homa Bay at Sh45 million, Embu at Sh30.6 million, and Elgeyo Marakwet at Sh28.1 million.
In her 2024–2025 full-year report, Margaret Nyakang'o disclosed that as of June 30, 2025, counties had 5,476 commercial bank accounts that have not been approved by her office, as required under the Public Finance Management Act. In her 2024–2025 full-year report, Margaret Nyakango disclosed that as of June 30, 2025, counties had 5,476 commercial bank accounts that have not been approved by her office, as required under the Public Finance Management Act.
The polls are meant to fill 23 vacant positions nationwide, including six National Assembly seats, one Senate seat, and 16 county assembly seats left empty through deaths or appointments to other roles.
The ministry disclosed that 19 counties submitted road work plans worth Sh3.35 billion, nearly equal to the entire national allocation, exposing the wide gap between demand and available funds.
The Parliamentary Budget Office also dismissed government’s optimistic projections, saying growth will only reach 4.8 per cent this year, lower than the Treasury’s forecast of 5.3 per cent.