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June 22, 2026
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Senator Threatens to Sue Govt Over Ksh4.82 Trillion Budget

Senator Threatens to Sue Govt Over Ksh4.82 Trillion Budget

According to the senator, billions of additional funds are being absorbed under a broad category labelled as other operating expenses..

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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has vowed to challenge the 2026/2027 budget of Ksh 4.82 trillion in court, citing alleged irregularities and billions allocated to corruption.

  • The senator claims billions are absorbed under a vague category of "other operating expenses" despite itemized budgets.
  • Key state agencies like the Office of the President, Ministry of Interior, and National Treasury are highlighted in his concerns.
  • Senator Omtatah plans to file a petition next week to review and potentially invalidate the budget structure for non-compliance with constitutional public finance principles.

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