Members of the Budget and Appropriations Committee expressed significant concerns regarding revenue shortfalls and fiscal pressures during a review of the FY 2026/27 budget.

• The proposed spending plan includes a deficit of KSh1.111 trillion, to be financed primarily through domestic borrowing.
• Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the budget, but lawmakers questioned the sustainability of revenue projections and the accountability of the Social Health Authority.
• MPs also raised issues about pending bills, education funding, and the effectiveness of reforms like the Electronic Government Procurement system.

The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has issued a 30-day eviction notice to traders and occupants with unauthorized structures along the Kisii-Ahero highway.

• Traders have until June 27 to vacate the road reserve.
• The move by KeNHA aims to improve road safety and ensure the free flow of traffic.
• Failure to comply will result in enforcement measures, including demolition of structures.

The Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed an independent funding model for the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) to address concerns about audit delays and a significant backlog impacting public finance oversight.

• The OAG faces a backlog of over 8,150 unaudited financial statements.
• Key figures involved include the committee's chair, Samuel Atandi, and Isaac Ng’ang’a, Deputy Auditor-General for Corporate Services.
• The committee is exploring a funding model based on a fixed proportion of audited national revenue to enhance the OAG's independence and effectiveness, particularly in counties and emerging public entities.