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National Lands Commission tops list as State hospitality spending hits Sh11.7bn
The National Land Commission (NLC) accounted for the largest share of the hospitality expenditure, spending Sh1.71 billion during the year under review.
Margaret Nyakang’o
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Controller of Budget Nyakang’o set for Sh14.6 million exit package as term nears end
Established under Article 228 of the Constitution, the Office of the Controller of Budget oversees the implementation of budgets by both levels of government and authorises withdrawals from public funds.
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Sh143bn uncollected as counties struggle to fund basic services
According to the report by Margaret Nyakang’o, the arrears had reached Sh143 billion by December 31, 2025. Of this, Sh101.54 billion is from own-source revenue, while the rest is linked to debts owed by the Social Health Insurance Fund, the defunct National Health Insurance Fund and other liabilities.
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Kenya’s budget under strain, CoB Nyakango tells MPs
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o told MPs that Kenya’s debt servicing hit Sh923.14 billion in six months, taking 89% of a key budget vote and squeezing funds for development programmes.
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COB Nyakang’o warns of weak monitoring of Turkana oil revenue
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o told MPs that weak legal safeguards and limited transparency threaten proper oversight of Turkana petroleum revenues, urging clearer monitoring of county and community oil shares.
Business
CoB: Kenya wasting billions on idle loans and unprepared projects
Speaking to the National Assembly committee on public debt and privatization, she said taxpayers are losing money through commitment fees paid on loans that are not being used because project implementers are unprepared.
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Gov't owes retirees over Sh108 billion in unpaid pensions
The delayed pension payments are causing serious hardship among retirees, including security officers and teachers.
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Controller of Budget seeks court interpretation to resolve bursary deadlock
The situation has left many learners waiting for much-needed financial support.
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Murang’a County sues Controller of Budget Nyakang’o for ignoring court order
The county is seeking a six-month civil jail term for Dr. Nyakang’o.
Education and Career
Schools reopen as heads warn of crisis over delayed funds
This term will also see the Education Ministry announce the placement of Grade 9 learners.
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How counties are diverting supplier funds without Treasury approval
COB Margaret Nyakang’o expressed frustration over the pattern of counties paying unverified suppliers while those who had been cleared were left unpaid.
Education and Career
Governors support bursary merger to guarantee free education
Both the Controller and the Senate have made it clear that bursary issuance is not a devolved function and should be managed by the national government.