Omtatah questions Sh101bn in ‘other expenses’ budget allocations
The Busia senator said Sh101.37 billion in the budget estimates has been classified under the category, including Sh26.4 billion in development expenditure and Sh74.97 billion in recurrent spending...
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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised serious concerns regarding a substantial allocation of Sh101.37 billion in the proposed 2026/27 national budget categorized as “Other Operating Expenses,” arguing it lacks transparency.
- Sh101.37 billion is allocated under the vague "Other Operating Expenses" category, comprising Sh26.4 billion in development and Sh74.97 billion in recurrent spending.
- Key individuals and government bodies such as the National Treasury and State House Kenya have significant allocations within this item.
- Senator Omtatah contends this practice may violate the Constitution and the Public Finance Management Act by not linking funds to specific programmes or measurable outcomes, potentially hindering parliamentary oversight and accountability.
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Omtatah questions Sh101bn in 'other expenses' budget allocations - June 2026
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised serious concerns regarding a substantial allocation of Sh101.37 billion in the proposed 2026/27 national budget categorized as 'Other Operating Expenses,' arguing it lacks transparency. Meanwhile, numerous government agencies are failing to comply with President William Ruto's directive to migrate services to the e-Citizen platform, with 1,695 services yet to be migrated, significantly lagging behind the targeted transition rate. Separately, Nandi County has emerged as the leader in development spending absorption, achieving the highest rate nationally according to a recent report.
