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MPs heard NACONEK needs Sh8.3bn but got Sh1.7bn for school feeding in arid and semi-arid areas, raising dropout risks and exposing gaps in kitchens, food delivery and funding oversight.
In a press statement issued on March 31, 2026, the Treasury said the payments were made in accordance with the Government’s debt servicing schedule, despite appearing outstanding under the Exchequer reporting framework.
The rules are expected to strengthen financial stability, improve investor trust, and position Kenya in line with global standards.
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.
Public participation will run through April 10, 2026, with the Treasury encouraging submissions by mail, hand delivery, or email to the Principal Secretary.
The party also called on the National Treasury and Parliament to expedite funding for the reparations process.
State House Kenya has asked MPs to approve an extra Sh8.4 billion in the 2025/26 supplementary budget, nearly doubling its allocation to fund presidential operations and logistics.
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s findings singled out several projects, with the Talanta Stadium standing out as the most expensive. The stadium’s design, construction, and equipping are valued at Sh45.8 billion, but the project has faced criticism over how the contract was awarded.
Lawmakers expressed alarm over the lack of transparency in borrowing practices, stressing that comprehensive oversight is essential to protect the country’s fiscal health.
The National Treasury had flagged concerns that the existing five-year repayment term and eight-year vehicle age cap were discouraging officers from applying, limiting the effectiveness of the Public Service motor car loan scheme.
The engagement, organised by the National Treasury and Economic Planning in collaboration with the State Department for Children’s Services, provided a platform for residents and key stakeholders to review and give input on regulations that will guide the establishment and management of the Child Welfare Fund
Budget documents indicate that the electoral agency’s spending on the “purchase of vehicles and other transport equipment” has jumped from Sh5.6 million in the original estimates to Sh174.2 million in the revised figures. The increase places the commission among State agencies receiving the largest rise in vehicle-related allocations.