The Budget and Appropriations Committee has raised concerns about funding gaps and called for better budget prioritisation across government sectors, warning against inefficiencies and overlapping programmes.

• The committee highlighted a KSh 1.11 billion funding gap in the State Department for Diaspora Affairs.
• Key committees engaged include the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, Finance and National Planning Committee, and the Administration and Internal Security Committee.
• Specific concerns include underfunding for ASAL programmes, with the Hunger Safety Net facing a shortfall of approximately KSh 4 billion.

The National Assembly has voted to establish a Mediation Committee to resolve a stalemate with the Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill.

• The dispute centers on the proposed allocation to county governments, with the Senate recommending Ksh454.74 billion.
• Key figures involved include House leaders Kimani Ichungwah and Junet Mohammed.
• The bill's passage is crucial as it represents the last substantive budget before the 2027 general election, impacting the completion of national government projects.

The High Court has mandated Parliament to disclose the complete budget for the 23rd National Prayer Breakfast within 30 days. This ruling emphasizes the right to access information regarding public expenditure.

• Parliament must publish a simplified financial breakdown of the National Prayer Breakfast.
• The order follows a petition filed by lawyer Lempaa Soyinka.
• While ordering transparency, the court did not declare the event unconstitutional, noting that future challenges regarding religion and state functions would require separate legal action.

New taxes proposed in Kenya's Finance Bill, 2026 are facing significant criticism for potentially increasing the cost of living and impacting family incomes.

• Proposed changes could increase the cost of sugar, animal feed, drugs, and locally manufactured electronics like mobile phones and motorcycles by reclassifying essential goods and raw materials from zero-rated to VAT-exempt status.
• Key organizations such as the Law Society of Kenya and the Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) have submitted memoranda to the National Assembly, warning of adverse effects.
• Despite these concerns, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi insists the Bill aims to stabilize the economy and ease the cost of living, urging the public to focus on the Bill's content rather than rumors.