‘Utajua hujui’ – Salasya warns Mbadi against reintroducing eco levy, other tax amendments
Mumias East Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has warned Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi over plans to reintroduce some clauses from the rejected controversial Finance Bill, 2024. Salasya on effects of new taxes Taking to his official Instagram account on Monday, August 19, 2024, Salasya warned that the country may burn again should […]
Treasury CS Mbadi takes a tour of his new office moments after being sworn in
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday, August 8, 2024, took a tour of his new office at the National Treasury moments after he was sworn in at State House. Mbadi, a professional accountant assumed the office of Cabinet Secretary of Treasury following his approval by the Parliamentary Committee on Appointment after serving in the […]
Mbadi reveals unique friendship with Ichung’wah during farewell in Parliament
In an emotional farewell speech following his approval by the Parliament Committee on Appointment, Treasury CS nominee John Mbadi revealed a unique friendship with the leader of the Majority party in parliament and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah. During the parliament session on August 7, 2024, Mbadi stated that despite their open opposition to one another […]
‘We don’t need to have Finance Bill’- Treasury CS nominee Mbadi
Cabinet Secretary nominee for National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi has urged Kenyans not to panic over the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024. Speaking when appearing before the Committee on Appointments, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, Mbadi said that the national government still has options in terms of revenue collection that do not […]
I used to be the errand boy for Treasury CS nominee – South Mugirango MP Osoro
South Mugirango Member of Parliament (MP) Silvanus Osoro owes his ascension in politics to John Mbadi Ng’ongo who has just been nominated the Cabinet Secretary (CS) National Treasury and Economic Planning. While congratulating Mbadi for his nomination, Osoro disclosed that he used to be the errand boy for the Treasury nominee. Osoro, who is a […]
Mbadi, Joho, Oparanya and Opiyo Wandayi land CS positions in Ruto’s cabinet
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party key leaders have featured in President William Ruto’s latest nominations to his Cabinet. Addressing the nation on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, President Ruto nominated ODM chairman John Mbadi to the Ministry of National Treasury and Economic Planning. The National Assembly Minority Leader and the ODM Secretary of Political Affairs James […]
Seasoned politicians who have shelved their political ambitions to support presidential candidates
Several seasoned politicians hit the headlines after they opted out of various races in a country where politicians would rather die trying to enter public office than quit. The said politicians shelved their aspirations to concentrate on the hotly contested presidential race or avoid humiliating defeats at the ballot. The list includes sitting Members of […]