June 13, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya

John Mbadi

Business

Treasury to launch new payment system in July to curb corruption and improve services

The National Treasury has announced a new plan to change how the government manages money, starting in July. The goal is to make government spending more efficient, reduce corruption, and improve how services are delivered to the public. This plan, called the Treasury Single Account (TSA), will bring all government funds into one central system,

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Business

National Treasury CS John Mbadi explains why the Govt is eying its Safaricom stake sale

The National Treasury is planning to sell part of its 35 percent ownership in Safaricom, which is Kenya’s largest telecommunications company. Via a post on X by The Kenya Times, treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated that the government’s share in the company is valued at about Ksh280.5 billion. This move is aimed at helping

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Politics

Senators plot Action Against Mbadi After Snubbing Senate Session

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi urged senators to take strong action against Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi for skipping a planned meeting with the Senate. Kingi told lawmakers to file a censure motion against Mbadi for failing to show up, saying this behavior was not only disrespectful but also unacceptable coming from a senior government official.

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Featured

Youth threaten return to streets if unfair Finance Bill is passed

During a heated Bunge La Mwananchi session, members of Kenya’s Gen Z voiced their anger and frustration over the proposed new finance bill. Many of them feel the bill is unfair and will only make life harder for the common mwananchi who is already struggling to make ends meet. These young people were clear in

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