CS Mbadi accuses Nyoro of biased allocations while serving as House budget chair

Finance Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has responded to Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro’s criticism of the 2025/26 budget.

Mbadi called on lawmakers to exercise patience and allow him time to show how the budget is being crafted fairly and equitably.

He also criticized Nyoro, who previously chaired the Budget and Appropriations Committee, accusing him of bias and unfair distribution of funds during his time in that role.

Mbadi stated that the coffee industry, which some leaders are now using for political gain, has received an allocation of Sh4 billion, up from Sh3 billion in the previous fiscal year.

The CS pointed out that there was no specific allocation for promoting coffee farming. However, during his tenure as chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, the coffee sector was allocated Sh3 billion.

This financial year, the allocation has increased to Sh4 billion.

He challenged Nyoro, urging him to carefully review the budget if he hadn’t done so already.

He urged Nyoro to carefully review the proposed 2025/2026 budget to gain a full understanding.

The Treasury chief said he intends to prove to the MP that he is capable of crafting a solid budget, noting that even counties without any tarmac roads will receive them in the upcoming budget.

"A constituency like Dadaab is set to get its first tarmac road since independence. Yet, when the same individual served as budget chair for two years, he was allocating Sh6 billion to his constituency and Murang’a county," Mbadi remarked.

The CS spoke at Dede Primary School in Awendo sub-county during a fundraising event for spiritual churches in the area.

He was joined by Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, Awendo MP Walter Owino, and Principal Secretary for Internal Security Raymond Omollo, all of whom pledged their support for President William Ruto.

The leaders highlighted that Nyanza and other regions are experiencing development under President Ruto’s administration.