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At the centre of the price pressure is a tightening global supply chain that has reduced available fuel in traditional markets. This has pushed countries like Kenya to seek alternative sources such as India, which comes with higher freight and insurance charges, further increasing landed costs.
Karakacha accused Treasury CS John Mbadi of threatening the economy through continued fuel price increases, saying the hikes were hurting transport businesses and ordinary Kenyans already struggling with rising costs of living nationwide.
Speaking on NTV Kenya on Monday, Mbadi said the government had already spent about Sh35 billion through fuel subsidies and tax reductions to cushion consumers from rising petroleum prices.
Winnie further drew a clear line on the role of the National Treasury, insisting that it must remain insulated from political confrontation.
In a statement on Sunday titled “The Odinga history is littered with sacrifices, not entitlements,” Odinga defended the political legacy of the Odinga family while responding to remarks she claimed were directed at her by the former ODM chairman.
Senators questioned why the Treasury opted to invoke Article 225, which allows for the suspension of county funds, instead of Article 190, which permits the national government to intervene and support counties facing challenges.
Speaking at Kanjai in Ndia Constituency, Ngirici said she was open to joining former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Jubilee or the Democratic Party (DP).
Among the key areas highlighted for public input are proposals aimed at lowering the cost of living, improving food security, and creating more opportunities for young people, women, and vulnerable groups.
Speaking before the National Assembly of Kenya Departmental Committee on Finance and Planning, he highlighted strong remittances, stable inflation, and resilient sectors, while outlining mitigation measures to cushion the economy against external shocks and rising fuel costs.
The council, chaired by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, includes top state officials and private sector leaders tasked with mobilising private capital and overseeing commercially viable infrastructure projects under the new law.
Principal Secretaries and accounting officers have been directed to carry out a full inventory of idle or underused public land under their control. The exercise must be supported by valid ownership records and updated asset registers.
State House leads in additional allocations, receiving Sh8.4 billion after its recurrent budget was exhausted by the seventh month of the financial year.