Business
Counties urged to focus on roads, water, and agriculture in 2026/27 budget
The PBO’s recommendations outline that Sh50 billion should be directed to roads, Sh40 billion to water projects, and Sh40 billion to agriculture.
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CoB flags delays in funding for marginalised counties
According to the report, more than Sh10 billion budgeted by counties under the second marginalisation policy has not yet been released. Nyakang’o highlighted that the delays are hitting ten counties hardest: Turkana, West Pokot, Wajir, Narok, Samburu, Mandera, Kilifi, Garissa, Baringo, and Marsabit.
Global Affairs
EU summit debates frozen Russian funds as Ukraine’s financial clock ticks
The EU holds roughly €210bn (£185bn; $245bn) of Russian money, with most controlled by Euroclear, a Belgium-based financial institution. Belgium, along with several other member states, has voiced opposition to releasing the funds directly. So far, only the interest earned from these assets has been passed on to Ukraine.
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Government sets 14-day deadline to end bursary delays
Counties were further directed to work with IGRTC and other state bodies to secure legal ownership of fixed and movable assets already handed to them. At the same time, leaders agreed to amend the Intergovernmental Relations Sector Forums Regulations so that both levels of government can co-chair the forums.
Business
AfDB extends Sh9.5bn boost to upgrade Kenya’s public universities
The AfDB, through its concessional lending arm, is partnering with the Ministry of Education to implement the initiative. HEST II will target 19 public universities, equipping them with modern laboratories, upgraded teaching materials, and advanced digital learning platforms.
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KURA grilled as MPs flag rising road deterioration
Members probed the authority on oversight, project execution, and the overall quality of roads maintained under the fund.
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Nairobi tops list as Nyakang’o clears Sh33.2 billion August funds for counties
Nairobi emerged as the highest beneficiary with Sh1,713,370,272, reflecting its dense population and economic influence. Nakuru came second with Sh1,156,411,813, showing its growing commercial and agricultural profile.
Education and Career
Schools starved of funds after errors in enrolment data
According to internal reports, 719 schools were flagged for supplying incorrect bank details, raising fears of misdirected payments, while about 900 schools submitted incomplete records that left many learners unaccounted for.
News
MPs stops air passenger fee allocation to Kenya Met
The proposed change was part of wider amendments that also include shifting the Tourism Promotion Fund to the Tourism Fund to avoid duplication of roles.
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ODM moves to recover Sh12.6 billion in legal battle with Treasury
The party says the repeated refusal by the Treasury and Parliament to release the money has placed serious strain on its operations.
Health and Wellness
SHA releases Sh3.4 billion to hospitals for SHIF claims
The funds are meant to settle hospital expenses for inpatient care, drugs, mental wellness, substance abuse treatment, critical care, and surgeries.
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Millions at risk as Kenya struggles to fund water projects
A new report on water resources management shows that the country requires nearly Sh995 billion by 2030 to achieve universal water and sanitation access but is already struggling with a Sh325.6 billion gap.