John Mbadi
Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning
Party
Orange Democratic Movement
About
Mbadi John Ng'ongo is a Kenyan politician who has been serving as the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning since August 8, 2024.
Biography from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Public career
Public career
2024-2026
Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning
In depth
In Depth: John Mbadi
Ruto Gives New Orders to TSC on Teacher Promotions - October 2026
President William Ruto has directed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to significantly increase teacher promotions, aiming for 50,000 slots in the 2026-27 financial year. The President also announced a new initiative allowing teachers to purchase affordable housing units directly through salary deductions, with 20% of affordable houses reserved for teachers. Meanwhile, President William Ruto has ordered a 10-day deadline for the payment of public servants' retirement benefits, aiming to eliminate lengthy delays and bureaucratic hurdles. The Kenyan government is urging universities to leverage their public assets and research findings to drive economic transformation by turning them into productive investments.
5 Oct · 8 stories
Sifuna Moves to Turn Equitable Party into Linda Mwananchi - October 2026
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is set to rebrand The Equitable Party (TEP) to the Linda Mwananchi Movement following a tribunal ruling that cleared the way for the name reservation. He has announced his intention to run for President in 2027 using The Equitable Party as his political vehicle, stating the party will contest the General Election despite facing obstacles in securing a party vehicle for the campaign. Sifuna declared that even if they close a door, they have options, demonstrating resilience in his presidential bid. National Treasury CS John Mbadi has publicly criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the opposition, stating they lack an economic agenda and are unsuitable to lead Kenya. Political analyst Mary Kathomi asserts that boardroom politics are becoming obsolete as voters increasingly assert their power, urging politicians to heed the electorate's voices and adapt to Kenya's evolving political landscape.
5 Oct · 5 stories
President Ruto: 20% of affordable houses are reserved for teachers - October 2026
President William Ruto announced that 20% of affordable houses are reserved for teachers, addressing housing needs for educators. President Ruto has also directed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to significantly increase the number of teacher promotions to 50,000 slots, aiming to address career progression for educators across the nation. World Teachers Day Celebrations 2026 were held at Nairobi's Kasarani. Additionally, the Kenyan government will allocate over 100 million shillings towards the construction of a livestock training institution in Awendo's Alara Nyambija area.
5 Oct · 4 stories
Sifuna Launches Equitable Party for 2027 Election After Rebranding - October 2026
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has officially launched Equitable Party as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, promising a new direction for Kenyans. He is set to rebrand The Equitable Party (TEP) to the Linda Mwananchi Movement following a tribunal ruling that cleared the way for the name reservation. Sifuna has announced that The Equitable Party will contest the 2027 General Election, despite facing obstacles in securing a party vehicle for the campaign. At the same time, National Treasury CS John Mbadi has criticized Sifuna and the opposition, stating they lack an economic agenda and are unsuitable to lead Kenya. Meanwhile, President William Ruto appears to have singled out Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as a primary target for his public criticisms, labeling him with various derogatory terms.
4 Oct · 5 stories
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