According to a report by the Budget Controller, Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, nine counties in Kenya have spent less than 20% of their development budgets in the first nine months of the 2025/2026 financial year, focusing instead on salaries and other expenditures. Kajiado County recorded the lowest at 9% of its development budget, followed by Lamu at 11%. Other counties with low development spending include Siaya, Uasin Gishu, Baringo, Tana River, Nakuru, Migori, and Mombasa.

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been ranked as the highest-performing Member of Parliament in the latest CountyTrak Performance Index 2026 by Infotrak Research and Consulting, achieving an approval rating of 80 percent. He is followed by Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga with 78 percent, while Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has slipped to third with a rating of 76 percent, tied with Taveta MP John Bwire, according to the survey.

Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has praised the ongoing transformation in the Nyanza region under the Kenya Kwanza Administration, emphasizing that the government's development agenda is promoting equitable distribution of national resources and opportunities. He made these remarks during a women empowerment event in Nyando Constituency, urging local residents to support the government's initiatives.

The Laikipia County Government has allocated over Ksh100 million to cooperative societies to enhance the value addition of local products. This initiative aims to increase earnings for members of various groups and is part of the Laikipia County Cooperative Revolving Fund, which also seeks to create wealth and employment opportunities, particularly for young people.

Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango has been ranked as the top-performing senator in the latest Infotrak poll, achieving a score of 69 percent. He was followed by Nyandarua Senator John Methu at 68 percent, and Murang’a Senator Joel Nyutu in third place with 65 percent. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei and Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot completed the top five with scores of 64 percent and 63 percent, respectively.

The Senate Committee for County Public Investments and Special Funds has recommended that the County Government of Nakuru increase its budget for preventive healthcare. Committee chairperson Godfrey Osotsi emphasized that investing in preventive health strategies can improve overall population health, decrease morbidity and mortality rates, and help manage chronic illnesses more effectively.