John Mbadi
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19706.7Global 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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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· 2026-02-11John Mbadi called on party leadership to expel Sifuna, accusing him of acting in defiance of the party's collective will.
Caleb Amisi challenges ODM ouster, files complaint with party registrarKenya· 2026-02-11
John Mbadi questioned Sifuna's continued stay in ODM, citing conflicts of interest.
ODM removes Sifuna as Secretary General, cites indisciplineKenya· 2026-02-11
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says that the Ksh200,000 honorarium for councillors who served less than 20 years in government is no longer legally possible.
Former councillors seek president William Ruto's intervention over their pensionKenya· 2026-02-09
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has told Kenyans he will not struggle to survive if the government loses the 2027 General Election.
I do not need a job to survive if voted out in 2027- MbadiKenya· 2026-02-03
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now admits the 2024 anti-government protests continue to drag down Kenya's economy.
Mbadi: 2024 protests still dragging down Kenya's economyKenya· 2026-02-03
The broad-based arrangement between ODM and UDA began in 2024 following Gen Z-led protests that prompted Ruto to appoint several ODM members to his Cabinet, including National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
Oburu promises tough bargaining in talks with Ruto ahead of 2027Kenya· 2026-02-02
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the Cabinet's proposal, denying claims that public money would be directed to a private entity.
Why Ruto's Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund is facing trust crisisKenya· 2026-01-28
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is expected to brief MPs on the state of the economy and growth prospects.
MPs to convene in Nakuru to set legislative priorities ahead of 2027 pollsKenya· 2026-01-24
John Mbadi is the Treasury Cabinet Secretary who suspended two World Bank-financed projects in Nyamira County due to irregularities.
Nyamira, Kajiado counties risk losing donor funding over questionable expenditureKenya· 2026-01-21
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s management of Kenya’s public debt, saying timely decisions helped the country avoid a potentially devastating sovereign default.
Mbadi: Swift action and luck saved Kenya from sovereign debt defaultKenya· 2026-01-19John Mbadi holds the national treasury position and is recognized for his contributions to the Luo community.
Stop giving Ruto too many demands, ODM leaders toldKenya· 2025-12-23
