Njuguna Ndung’u
KenyapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Njuguna Ndung’u is a Kenyan economist and politician who previously served as the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury. He oversaw the 2024/25 budget cycle, which faced criticism for its management and effectiveness. Following the transition of power in Kenya, he was succeeded by John Mbadi, who has been tasked with addressing the economic challenges faced by the nation. Ndung’u's tenure was marked by economic difficulties and public scrutiny regarding fiscal policies.
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Matiang'i referenced comments he attributed to former National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u.
Matiang'i dismisses Ruto's dialogue push as a diversion from governance issuesKenya· 2026-08-02
Njuguna Ndung'u has accused President William Ruto of overrunning state institutions.
'It follows you to your grave': Ndung'u accuses Ruto of overrunning state institutionsKenya· 2026-07-30
Treasury CS Prof Njuguna Ndung'u promised to pay the ex-councillors before the financial year ending June 2024.
Former councillors seek president William Ruto's intervention over their pensionKenya· 2026-02-09
Njuguna Ndung'u is mentioned as the former Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury & Economic Planning who led research on excise taxation on tobacco products in Kenya.
Illicit trade is spiralling out of control; it's time to take decisive actionKenya· 2025-08-18Former National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Professor Njuguna Ndung'u questioned the effectiveness of higher tax rates.
KRA's Sh47.3b tax shortfall hits Ruto's economic agenda amid fiscal strainKenya· 2025-07-22
Njuguna Ndung’u stands out for resigning multiple times but was compelled to stay on.
If there's incompetence in Government, the buck stops at Ruto's desk in State HouseKenya· 2025-03-30
Njuguna Ndung’u was the then-National Treasury Cabinet Secretary who commented on the deal.
Puzzle of UAE firm in Sh6b Telkom deal deepensKenya· 2025-03-04
Njuguna Ndung’u was the predecessor of John Mbadi and presided over the disastrous 2024/25 budget cycle.
Policy Statement promises nothing unusual in CS Mbadi's first BudgetKenya· 2025-02-21