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MPs push for CoB powers to punish errant state agencies

MPs want Treasury to implement a system that would see the CoB’s office linked to the Central Bank of Kenya for authorisation of payments.

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by MOSES OGADA

News15 October 2025 - 04:54
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Lawmakers have started a bid to significantly strengthen the Office of the Controller of Budget by granting it enforcement powers to sanction government entities that violate public finance laws.

The Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee proposes amending the law to grant CoB the authority to directly deal with agencies that fail to comply with budget rules.

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