Parliament has invited public comments on a Ksh316.87 billion supplementary budget that significantly increases government spending beyond initial approved estimates.

• The supplementary budget allocates substantial funds to the Ministry of Defence (an additional Ksh24.4 billion), the State Department for Agriculture (Ksh19 billion for fertiliser subsidies and Ksh2.92 billion for seeds subsidies), and the State Department for Higher Education (Ksh16.69 billion).
• The Budget and Appropriations Committee is requesting memoranda from the public and stakeholders by Thursday, March 19, at 5pm.
• This additional spending exceeds the constitutional threshold of 10 per cent by 1.1 per cent, raising a constitutional question.

President William Ruto on Thursday handed over keys to 120 new homeowners at the Emgwen Boma Yangu Estate in Nandi County, marking a significant milestone for the Affordable Housing Programme.

• 120 beneficiaries, including 5 individuals with disabilities, received keys to their new homes.
• The Affordable Housing Programme, led by the Kenyan Government, aims to provide decent housing and create employment opportunities.
• Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the program, citing improved living conditions and convenience, particularly those with disabilities. President Ruto also laid the foundation stone for the Boma Yangu Chesumei Affordable Housing Project.

The State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is requesting a significant budget to recover defaulted loans from the Hustler Fund.

• The department is seeking Ksh 300 million to enhance loan recovery measures.
• This request comes from MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni.
• Over Ksh 84 billion has been disbursed through the fund to over 27 million Kenyans.

President William Ruto has approved the creation of the Railway Development Levy Fund (RDLF), a new vehicle to accelerate infrastructure funding and securitisation.

• Over Ksh35 billion collected through the Railway Development Levy (RDL) will be channelled into the fund.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and the Treasury.
• The fund will allow future RDL collections to be used for borrowing through 'securitisation', potentially unlocking significant funding for railway projects, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).