Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to significantly reduce its proposed budget for the 2027 general election.

• The CS is questioning the IEBC's request for extra funding and questioning Sh3.6 billion in pending bills.
• Key entities involved are the Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
• Mbadi cited concerns that the cost of running elections in Kenya is becoming unsustainable, advocating for cost-cutting measures.