Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has sharply criticized Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi for defending a corrupt system, labeling it as ‘mafia mandarins in the Treasury.’ This comment escalated the ongoing debate about Kenya’s public debt during a televised interview on June 20, 2026.Wanjigi refuted Mbadi’s claim that he suggested
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CS Mbadi: Finance Bill 2026 Protests are Politically Motivated
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confidently stated that any protests linked to the Finance Bill 2026 would stem from political motivations, not his performance.In a recent chat on political analyst Herman Manyora’s YouTube podcast, just before the budget reading on June 10, 2026, Mbadi expressed that he wouldn’t see demonstrations
Finance Bill 2026: Why Kenya Needs PAYE Relief and Wealth Tax Reform
While citizens eagerly anticipated PAYE relief from the government, its absence in the Finance Bill 2026 has shaken confidence and increased economic strain on families.This expectation stemmed from promises made by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and further emphasized by President William Ruto. For many Kenyans, this was more
Finance Bill 2026 Sparks Fresh Gen Z Protest Fears
President William Ruto faces the potential for a new wave of protests from Gen Z in response to the recently introduced Finance Bill 2026. This sweeping tax proposal has drawn criticism for potentially resurrecting the economic hardships that ignited nationwide demonstrations two years ago.The National Assembly Finance Committee, led by