Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has significantly curbed National Treasury spending plans, blocking a record Sh72 billion in the financial year ending June 2026. This action prevents Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi from authorizing withdrawals that bypass parliamentary approval.

• Sh72 billion in withdrawals were rejected, the highest in the last five fiscal cycles.
• Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o is acting as a fiscal disciplinarian, questioning the use of Article 223 of the Constitution for routine expenses.
• The Presidency, including State House, saw Sh7.8 billion of its requested withdrawals rejected.