President Ruto's Decisions on MCAs and NLC Face Scrutiny Amid Ministry Funding Gap - February 2026

President William Ruto has advocated for the reclassification of Members of County Assemblies’ (MCAs’) job groups from D4 to E2, supporting their increased mandate. He also urged MCAs to back his national development plan. In a separate matter, the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has criticized President Ruto's recent nominations for the National Land Commission (NLC), alleging the selection process sidelined qualified land professionals. Meanwhile, the Kenya Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is facing a significant Sh3.397 billion funding shortfall for the 2026/27 financial year. This deficit is reported to be jeopardizing crucial sustainability programs and severely impacting service delivery.

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Ruto backs SRC reclassification of MCAs’ job groups from D4 to E2

President William Ruto has advocated for the reclassification of Members of County Assemblies’ (MCAs’) job groups from D4 to E2, supporting their increased mandate and workload. He urged MCAs to back his national development plan and the proposed National Infrastructure Fund.