NEWS IN: Tension High As MPs Clash Over Ksh1 Billion Allocated To State House

The National Assembly was on Thursday engaged in a tense debate over the Supplementary Estimates II for the 2025/26 financial year, with lawmakers sharply divided over proposed allocations to State House, the Office of the Deputy President, and the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

The discussion, which centered on accountability and transparency in public spending, saw members question what they described as unexplained “operational” expenditures across key government offices.

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi raised concerns over what he termed vague budget lines, arguing that the allocations lacked sufficient justification and clear breakdowns of intended use.

“We have before us a supplementary budget concentrating resources in the Office of the Deputy President for what they call operations, and in State House for what they again call operations,” he said. He also pointed to allocations for internal security and intelligence services, questioning the lack of detailed descriptions for some of the expenditures.

Omondi further alleged that part of the funding could be linked to political activities, claims that triggered uproar in the House as other MPs demanded he substantiate his remarks.

“We know why this money is being allocated to these particular offices, it is to provide resources for political campaigns,” he said, adding that such expenditures are difficult to verify due to their classified nature.

The Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, which oversees the relevant votes, defended the allocations, insisting they are properly appropriated and essential for government operations.

Committee Chair and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo dismissed concerns over misuse, stating that the funds are lawfully allocated and serve national interests rather than individuals.

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“It is my committee that appropriates and allocates funds to these offices, and I can confirm to the country and this House that these funds are well spent, justified, and are for the good of the country, not an individual,” he said.

The proposed allocations include Ksh1 billion for State House, Ksh200 million for the Deputy President’s office, and Ksh3.5 billion for the National Intelligence Service, setting the stage for continued scrutiny as Parliament continues its budget review.