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A Sh305 billion takeover. A legal showdown. And a brewing storm over Kenya’s biggest brewer. Will the EABL–Asahi deal survive? Get the full story in the May–June 2026 issue of @NLM_Magazine: epaper.nairobilawmonthly.com
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The #Judiciary was yesterday allocated Sh28b, compared to Sh50.9b for Parliament and Sh2.8 trillion for the Executive, which got 100 times more than the Judiciary. Prisons, which work closely with the Judiciary, got a higher allocation, Sh41b. The police got a staggering Sh143b.
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The High Court’s Gachagua impeachment ruling on Monday raised a key constitutional question: can a lawful end stand on an unlawful process? In constitutional law, the answer is no—if due process is violated, the outcome is constitutionally void. An interesting take on the issue follows below.👇
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Treasury CS John Mbadi has proposed sweeping tax reforms, including new filing deadlines for nil and salaried returns, tighter rules on offshore transactions, and a 60% deemed dividend threshold to curb tax avoidance. The changes aim to boost compliance and revenue collection.
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Treasury CS John Mbadi says Kenya’s 2026/27 fiscal outlook projects total revenue at Sh3.63 trillion, with ordinary revenue expected to bring in Sh2.99 trillion.
On spending, the budget is set at roughly Sh4.82 trillion, including Sh3.57 trillion for recurrent costs. County governments are expected to receive about Sh502 billion in allocations. #KenyaBudget2026
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Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final between PSG and Aston Villa on August 12. This comes after he was denied entry to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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CS John Mbadi: To promote equitable access and ensure sustainable land management, I am proposing Ksh9.4B for settlement of the landless
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Sh3.9 billion set aside in the #Budget to pay village elders and assist them to enhance security in the grassroots.
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President William Ruto's administration has been hiring on average 20,000 teachers annually, says Treasury SC John #Mbadi. Previous administration hired on average 10,000. CS also allocates money for hiring of 106,000 interns as permanent and pensionable teachers in #Budget2026.
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Sh784.5 billion proposed for the education sector in the 2026-27 financial year. Sh424 billion of this will go to the Teachers Service Commission. Basic education will get Sh136.6 billion, says Treasury CS John #Mbadi as he presents #Budget2026.
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US President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT” and has threatened future seizure of Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil export hub, escalating tensions sharply.
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To expand railway transport, Treasury CS John #Mbadi proposes Sh28 billion in the next financial year. Sh30.9 billion has been allocated to the energy sector. These projects should power sustainable economic growth. #Budget2026.
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Treasury CS John #Mbadi outlines a raft of measures to improve health services in public institutions. Aim is to improve capacity of the institutions as well as outcomes. Sh3.1 billion will go to KEMRI. Sh9.3 billion will be used to pay medical interns. #Budget2026
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Treasury CS John Mbadi says the government has disbursed Sh87 billion through the Hustler Fund to 28 million accounts since its launch in 2022. The initiative is aimed at improving access to affordable credit and supporting micro, small and medium enterprises. #KenyaBudget2026
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The team from the National Treasury that prepared the 2026-27 #Budget will clearly need a budget to entrench the two-third gender rule in the next financial year.
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Treasury CS John Mbadi: Starting 1 July 2026, no extensions will be granted for procurement outside the Electronic Government Procurement system in a bid to maximise every shilling in the 2026/27 budget. #KenyaBudget2026
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Treasury CS John Mbadi: Macroeconomic indicators remain stable, although inflation increased in May compared with April due to high energy prices occasioned by developments in the Middle East. #KenyaBudget2026
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Finance CS John #Mbadi presenting the Budget speech in the National Assembly. So far he has focused on empowering the youth through Affordable Housing programme and has committed to pay verified pending bills by end of this month.
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National Treasury CS John Mbadi is currently before Parliament presenting the 2026/27 Budget Statement, which totals Sh4.8 trillion. The budget prioritises funding for education, healthcare, security, and infrastructure.
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The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, featuring a record 48 teams — including an unprecedented 10 from Africa — and 104 matches. But as nations chase glory, FIFA faces criticism over soaring ticket prices, political tensions and security concerns.
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced a new digital traffic fine system with revised penalties for PSVs, motorists and pedestrians. From Sh500 fines to Sh10,000 penalties—see the full breakdown in the graphic below.
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