A Sh17.2 billion funding gap has put operations in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) at risk, with the State Department for ASALs and Regional Development warning that essential services could stall in the 2026/27 financial year. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Regional Development on Thursday, Principal Secretary Kello Harsama said the department needs Sh28.4 billion but has been allocated only Sh11.2 billion in the 2026 Budget Policy Statement. “We urge the Committee to consider allocating additional funds to bridge the gaps,” Harsama said, noting that the shortfall threatens service delivery in some of the country’s most…
Author: David Wafula
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy has flagged funding shortfalls in the 2026 Budget Policy Statement for the State Departments of Energy and Petroleum, raising concerns over Kenya’s readiness to meet its first commercial oil production target. The session, chaired by Nakuru East MP David Gikaria, reviewed the financial allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. Committee members expressed alarm at the lack of dedicated funding for critical infrastructure to support the flagship oil drilling project in Turkana County, which is expected to begin operations before the end of 2026. Gikaria described the Turkana oil initiative as one of Kenya’s…
The Office of the Controller of Budget (CoB) has requested an additional Sh603.6 million from the Finance and National Planning Committee to support systems automation, public education, litigation, and oversight of county governments. Deputy Controller of Budget FCPA Stephen Masha appeared before the committee, chaired by Molo MP Kuria Kimani, to defend the budget proposals. He explained that part of the funds will also support a review of the CoB Act 2016, aimed at addressing legislative gaps and strengthening the office’s mandate through CoB-specific regulations. The Controller had proposed a total budget of Sh1.6 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year,…
The National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture has rejected the Sports Ministry’s request to raise Kenya’s budget allocation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The committee’s decision comes as Kenya is yet to pay the mandatory Sh3.5 billion hosting fee required by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Chairing the committee, Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama dismissed the ministry’s request to increase the budget from Sh3.5 billion to Sh5 billion, terming the justification inadequate. “In fact, you should be cutting down your budget because the championship is being hosted by three states. Your push for an enhanced…
The Environment, Forestry, and Mining Committee, led by Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka, received the 2026 Budget Policy Statements (BPS) from the three State Departments under its oversight, with the Environment and Climate Change and Forestry departments presenting their policies. The State Department for Mining was unable to make its presentation after its Cabinet Secretary, Ali Hassan Joho, failed to attend. During the session, Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno of the State Department for Environment and Climate Change highlighted budget shortfalls and requested the Committee’s support in lobbying for additional funds. “Hon. Chair, I want to call on this Committee to help…
Brett Kavanaugh net worth is estimated at around $1 million, making him one of the less wealthy members of the Supreme Court of the United States. Financial disclosures indicate that his primary asset is his home, valued at approximately $1.3 million, while his other assets are relatively modest. He reportedly carries minimal debt. Kavanaugh has served as an associate justice since 2018 after being nominated by Donald Trump. Brett Kavanaugh Net Worth $1 Million Date of Birth February 12, 1965 Place of Birth Washington, D.C Brett Kavanaugh Net Worth and Salary As a Supreme Court justice, Kavanaugh earns an annual…
Sonia Sotomayor net worth is estimated at $6 million, built through decades of public service, judicial appointments, book royalties, and speaking engagements. She has served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2009 after being nominated by Barack Obama. Sotomayor is the third woman, the first woman of color, and the first Hispanic justice in the Court’s history. Before her Supreme Court appointment, she served on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Sonia Sotomayor Net Worth $6…
Neil Gorsuch net worth is estimated at $8 million, according to financial disclosures and public records. When he first became a federal judge in 2006, he estimated his wealth at roughly $3 million. His most recent disclosures place his net worth within a range of $4 million to $16 million, making him one of the wealthier members of the Supreme Court of the United States. Among the justices, John Roberts is believed to be the wealthiest, with a reported net worth range of $10–27 million. Other justices’ estimates fall below Gorsuch’s range. Neil Gorsuch Net Worth $8 Million Date of…
Elena Kagan is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States who has served since 2010. Before joining the Court, she was a leading legal scholar, White House advisor, and the first woman to serve as U.S. Solicitor General. Though often aligned with the Court’s liberal wing, she is widely regarded as a pragmatic and moderate voice. Elena Kagan Net Worth $1.8 Million Date of Birth April 28, 1960 Place of Birth Manhattan, New York City Elena Kagan Net Worth and Salary Estimated net worth: approximately $1.8 million Recent disclosure range: $815,000 – $2.1 million Annual salary…
Nipsey Hussle was an American rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist who had an estimated net worth of $8 million at the time of his death in 2019. He was fatally shot on March 31, 2019, outside his clothing store in Los Angeles at age 33. Beyond music, Hussle built a reputation as a savvy businessman and community leader, creating investments and initiatives aimed at economic empowerment in South Los Angeles. Nipsey Hussle Net Worth $8 Million Date of Birth August 15, 1985 Place of Birth Los Angeles, California Nipsey Hussle Net Worth at the Time of Death Estimated net worth…
Eric Holder is an American lawyer and former government official with an estimated net worth of about $8 million. He is best known for serving as U.S. Attorney General from 2009 to 2015 under Barack Obama, becoming the first African American to hold the position. Before leading the Justice Department, Holder served in senior roles during the administration of Bill Clinton, including U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and Deputy Attorney General. After leaving government service, he returned to private legal practice. Eric Holder Net Worth $8 Million Date of Birth January 21, 1951 Place of Birth New York…
William Barr is an American lawyer and government official with an estimated net worth of about $70 million. He is best known for serving twice as the U.S. Attorney General — first under George H. W. Bush and later under Donald Trump. Over a career spanning government service, private law practice, and corporate leadership, Barr accumulated significant wealth and influence. William Barr Net Worth $70 Million Date of Birth May 23, 1950 Place of Birth New York City William Barr Net Worth and Wealth Sources Barr’s fortune stems largely from his time in the private sector and corporate leadership roles.…
Jeff Sessions is an American attorney and former politician with an estimated net worth of approximately $5 million. Over a decades-long career in public service, he held key legal and political positions, including U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Senator from Alabama, and Alabama Attorney General. Jeff Sessions Net Worth $5 Million Date of Birth December 24, 1946 Place of Birth Selma, Alabama Jeff Sessions Net Worth Sessions’ wealth has been built primarily through government salaries, legal work, investments, and retirement benefits accrued during his lengthy career in public service. Jeff Sessions net worth is estimated at $5 million. Early Life Jefferson…
Lindsey Graham is an American lawyer and politician with an estimated net worth of about $2 million. Serving as the senior U.S. Senator from South Carolina since 2003, Graham has built his wealth primarily through public service salaries, legal work, and long-term government benefits rather than private business ventures. Lindsey Graham Net Worth $2 Million Date of Birth July 9, 1955 Place of Birth Central, South Carolina Lindsey Graham Net Worth Financial disclosures indicate that Lindsey Graham net worth has fluctuated between $1.5 million and $2 million over the years. His first federal financial disclosure in 2008 estimated his net…
William Ruto has signed into law three key Bills aimed at improving civil registration services, streamlining agricultural regulation and strengthening professional standards for social workers. The laws were assented to at State House, Nairobi, and are expected to make essential services more accessible, eliminate regulatory overlaps and introduce clear standards for social work practice. One of the new laws is the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Act, 2024, sponsored by Martha Wangari. The law requires the establishment of at least one births and deaths registration office in every sub-county and proposes additional offices across all 290 constituencies. Kenya currently has…