John Mbadi
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19706.5Global Dominance: 0.00%John Mbadi is the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary in Kenya, responsible for overseeing the nation's financial policies and economic management. He has been vocal about the impact of high interest rates on the economy, emphasizing the need for banks to lower lending rates to stimulate credit extension to the private sector and encourage job creation.
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National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi issued a gazette notice allowing the importation of duty-free rice.
Court dismisses bid to strike out duty-free rice import caseKenya· 2026-08-12
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi launched the construction of the Suba Clusters Irrigation Project in Gingo village.
66,000 farmers to benefit from Sh1.7 billion irrigation projectKenya· 2026-08-10
John Mbadi is the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary required to appear before the National Assembly committee on Finance.
Legislators put EADB operators under scrutinyKenya· 2026-07-29
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended President Ruto's development agenda during a women's empowerment programme.
Leaders urge Ruto to increase development in Nyanza, pledge 2027 supportKenya· 2026-07-20
John Mbadi urged the Luo community to remain united and support President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.
ODM, UDA begin joint manifesto talks as leaders rally behind Ruto's re-election bidKenya· 2026-07-18
CS for Treasury John Mbadi was present at the burial of Daniel Oluoch Wandayi.
PS Omollo defends ID reforms, says drive is restoring inclusionKenya· 2026-07-18
John Mbadi signed the cooperation framework for the US-Kenya health partnership deal.
Kenya, US seal Sh325b health deal as G2G funding model takes effectKenya· 2026-07-17
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi maintained that the Treasury had released all funds allocated to the Education Ministry.
KNEC clears examiners' pay after strikes, boycott threatsKenya· 2026-07-09
John Mbadi was among officials who attended the ceremony at State House.
New Bill locks Kenya's oil, mineral earnings from political useKenya· 2026-07-08
Mbadi who had in the past declared himself the political kingpin in Nyanza, has now begun giving political directions to residents of Homa Bay County he hails from.
Former Homa Bay DG Magwanga hits at CS Mbadi after Wanga endorsementKenya· 2026-06-24
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has initiated a phased rollout of the Treasury Single account (TSA) system to tighten control over public funds.
Populism trumped reason during Finance Bill deliberationsKenya· 2026-06-24
John Mbadi is the Treasury CS who presented the 2026/27 Budget at Parliament buildings in Nairobi.
Inflation, the Finance Bill 2026, and the hidden cost of idle cashKenya· 2026-06-22John Mbadi is the Treasury Cabinet Secretary who presented the national budget to Parliament.
National budget mirrors every family's tough tradeoffsKenya· 2026-06-21
John Mbadi is set to present the FY 2026/27 Budget Statement to Parliament.
How weak project execution threatens Kenya's Sh4.8 trillion budgetKenya· 2026-06-01
John Mbadi is the Treasury Cabinet Secretary involved in a court case regarding the packaging of maize and wheat flour.
Why you will soon pay more for ugaliKenya· 2026-05-28
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi revealed that the IPO posted a strong subscription rate of 105.7 per cent.
Kenya Pipeline beats Sh106b IPO target as investors scramble for sharesKenya· 2026-03-04John Mbadi is the treasury cabinet secretary mentioned in relation to the helicopter crash.
Of chopper accidents and incompetence of public servantsKenya· 2026-03-04
John Mbadi admitted in an affidavit that he misled Kenyans over the controversial Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund.
'Mr lies': CS Mbadi admits he misled MPs over Sh5 trillion infrastructure fundKenya· 2026-03-04Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi admitted in court that he misled Kenyans over the controversial Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund.
Lying Mbadi: CS admits in court he misled MPs over Sh5 trillion fundKenya· 2026-03-04Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has told the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to cut its proposed budget for the 2027 general election.
Why Mbadi wants IEBC to reduce Sh64b election budgetKenya· 2026-03-02John Mbadi has told the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to cut its proposed budget for the 2027 general election.
Why Mbadi is pushing for a cheaper 2027 General ElectionKenya· 2026-03-02
John Mbadi is the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning who discussed the government's funding plans.
Kenya revives railway to nowhere without Beijing
Taiwan· 2026-02-28
John Mbadi is the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary whom many Kenyans want to address key budget areas.
VAT reforms: Why manufacturers want tax cutsKenya· 2026-02-27
John Mbadi hosted a curious delegation at his office to discuss ODM party politics.
Shameless: How Cabinet Secretaries are thumbing their noses at the law, openly pushing for Ruto's two-termKenya· 2026-02-24John Mbadi hosted a curious delegation at his office to discuss ODM party politics.
CSs thumb their noses at the law, openly push for Ruto's re-electionKenya· 2026-02-24National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has told the opposition and a rebel group of ODM leaders to stop inciting Nyanza residents against President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027.
Mbadi: Stop inciting Nyanza residents against Ruto's re-electionKenya· 2026-02-22
ODM allies John Mbadi and James Opiyo Wandayi were among the opposition figures absorbed into Cabinet.
Koskei to opposition: You built this government -now save itKenya· 2026-02-22
John Mbadi is the Treasury Cabinet Secretary attempting to lift orders stopping the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund.
Petitioners reject CS Mbadi's bid to lift Infrastructure Fund court ordersKenya· 2026-02-17
John Mbadi is the Treasury CS who presented the 2025 Budget reading at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.
The devil is in the details. of this year's Budget Policy StatementKenya· 2026-02-16Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has outlined the government's robust response to the drought.
Mbadi: We can't gauge drought's economic toll yetKenya· 2026-02-11