John Mbadi
Kenya faces high risk of debt distress due to increased borrowing, World Bank warns
The Kenya Economic Update and the Public Finance Review Reports highlighted reforms that the government should take for debt management to avoid defaulting.
Kenya Association of Air Operators opposes re-introduction of VAT, other levies in Finance Bill 2025
The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has strongly opposed the proposed re-introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) and other levies in the Finance Bill 2025.
Boni Khalwale criticises Ruto's administration for scrapping KSh 5b exam fees waiver
Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale has opposed the plans by the Treasury Ministry to scrap the ten-year-old KSh 5 billion national examination fee waiver.
Kenya's domestic debt rises by over KSh 700 billion in under 12 months
Kenya’s domestic debt rose by KSh 777 billion in under 12 months to KSh 6.187 trillion by May 2025, driven by increased borrowing through Treasury bonds, bills.
John Mbadi clarifies scrapping of examination fees subsidy won't affect all students
National Treasury CS John Mbadi said the scrapping of national examination waiver will only affect students from rich backgrounds, and not poor households.
Kenyan newspapers review: Government to end Uhuru Kenyatta's 10-year exam fee waiver, parents to start paying
The government plans to end the ten-year-old examination fee waiver, requiring parents to pay for their children’s national exams unless deemed needy.
John Mbadi explains why Treasury excluded IMF loans from 2025/2026 budget
Treasury CS John Mbadi has explained that Kenya excluded International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans from the 2025/2026 budget due to uncertainty on new funding.
CS Mbadi courts youth with persuasive pitch on finance bill: “No new taxes, just smarter spending”
CS Mbadi assures youth that the 2025 Finance Bill introduces no new taxes, only smarter reforms aimed at transparency, efficiency, and inclusive economic growth.
Finance Bill 2025: Why Kenya’s proposed tax on digital lenders could harm financial inclusion
Kenya's Finance Bill 2025 may cripple digital lending, deepen inequality, and undo years of fintech-driven financial inclusion. Can smart policy save it?
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