MPs, Senators’ spending on foreign trips rises by Sh800m - Business Daily

Author: businessdailyafrica.comPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: Kenya

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MPs, Senators’ spending on foreign trips rises by Sh800m - Business Daily

Spending by MPs and Senators on foreign travel increased to Sh3.5 billion in the year ending June 2026, up from Sh2.6 billion the previous year. The National Assembly accounted for Sh2.53 billion, up from Sh1.99 billion. The government faces mounting pressure to curb rising public expenditure on overseas trips.

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