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Ndeti said the Assembly had altered allocations by Sh853.96 million after the Executive presented its budget. She said the original plan was balanced and based on the 2026 County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP), but the version passed by the Assembly on August 18 contained changes that she considers unlawful.
The new system will require suppliers doing business with government entities to generate valid eTIMS invoices before submitting them for payment through IFMIS.
Under the proposed framework, Treasury would be responsible for hosting, administering and maintaining the system, as well as its core infrastructure and security.
Makueni County told the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations that it has chartered municipalities and governance structures in place under the Urban Areas and Cities Act, prompting praise from the committee and discussion of legal and revenue framework issues.
Launching the report on Thursday, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said the new index provides the Senate with a reliable way of evaluating how counties manage public resources.
The second-term lawmaker, who is seeking the Bungoma governorship in 2027, claimed politically connected contractors have routinely been prioritised over county employees whenever funds are released, resulting in delayed salaries and poor public services despite the county receiving billions of shillings annually.
The Office of the Controller of Budget is mandated to oversee the implementation of national and county government budgets by authorising withdrawals from public funds. It also prepares statutory reports, publicises its findings and investigates the use of public money either on its own initiative or following complaints from members of the public.
Among the areas where Nairobi fell short were clearing pending bills, increasing its own-source revenue collection and improving payroll management.
According to a public notice published in the MyGov publication of July 14, 2026, the launch will take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from 8:30 a.m. and will bring together government officials, lawmakers, stakeholders and members of the public.
Oburu said he encouraged Ruto to occasionally exercise what he described as "benevolent dictatorship" by standing firm on policies that will strengthen the country's future.
The new law creates a legal and institutional framework for the establishment, governance and management of the Sovereign Wealth Fund, fulfilling a commitment President Ruto made during his 2025 State of the Nation Address to establish a long-term national savings vehicle alongside the National Infrastructure Fund.
Mbadi said while Kenyans have a constitutional right to challenge government decisions in court, leaders should avoid making conclusive statements on matters that are still awaiting judicial determination.