Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to reduce its proposed budget for the 2027 General Election, citing concerns over expenses and pending bills.

• IEBC is requesting at least Sh61.7 billion for the 2027 polls, an increase from the 2022 election costs.
• CS Mbadi questions a Sh3.6 billion in pending bills and advocates for cost-cutting measures, noting that items like ballot boxes are reusable.
• The European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, has also expressed concern, with Kenya's elections being the second most expensive globally.