National Assembly Proceedings Summary

Wednesday 11 June, 2025 | Afternoon Session

The National Assembly session on June 11th, 2025, focused on the Committee of Supply's motion concerning the national government’s expenditure estimates for the Financial Year 2025–2026. Members debated budget allocations across key ministries, the scope of recurrent vs development expenditure, and issues surrounding fiscal equity, national debt, and program delivery effectiveness.

Bills Discussed

• Motion on the Committee of Supply Report: Estimates of Recurrent and Development Expenditure for FY 2025–2026

Topics Discussed

• National government budget size and structure
• Sectoral allocation: health, education, infrastructure, agriculture
• Concerns over fiscal discipline and rising public debt
• County and constituency equity in budget distribution
• Development project backlog and performance tracking
• Role of Parliament in scrutinizing Executive spending plans

Key Takeaways and Decisions

• KES 2.5 trillion authorized from the Consolidated Fund for FY 2025–2026
• Budget passed under Article 221 of the Constitution and PFM Act provisions
• Calls for enhanced monitoring of development implementation
• Members urged a more equitable allocation model to balance marginalized regions
• Support for sector-specific programs: school feeding, universal healthcare, rural roads

Major Participants

• Deputy/Temporary Speaker: Presided over the session
• Hon. Ndindi Nyoro: Chair of the Budget & Appropriations Committee; moved the motion
• Hon. Makali Mulu, Hon. Robert Mbui, Hon. Beatrice Elachi: Raised concerns over sectoral priorities and execution gaps
• Hon. Yusuf Hassan, Hon. David Ochieng’: Pushed for equitable development and urban inclusion
• Hon. (Dr.) James Nyikal: Commented on health budget gaps and sustainability

Key Moments

• Members questioned underperformance of past allocations despite repeated approvals
• Multiple MPs emphasized implementation audit as key to public trust
• Call to ring-fence funds for critical social services including education bursaries and NHIF

Notable Quotes

• “Approving the budget is one thing; ensuring it changes lives is another.” – Hon. Makali Mulu
• “Let no Kenyan feel left out because of where they come from.” – Hon. Beatrice Elachi
• “We must fund both roads and hospitals — but finish what we start.” – Hon. Robert Mbui

This summary was generated from official Hansard transcripts of the Kenyan Parliament using bunge-bits, an automated transcription and summarization tool.