MP Ndindi Nyoro slams Sh17bn State House allocation

MP Ndindi Nyoro during the commissioning of the new St. Peters Kambirwa secondary school in Kiharu constituency on March 16, 2026/ ALICE WAITHERA

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has raised concerns over what he describes as a disproportionate allocation of public funds to the State House in the upcoming national budget.

The MP questioned why a single office would be allocated such an amount while critical sectors continue to struggle with limited funding.

Speaking while commissioning the new Kambirwa Secondary School in his constituency, Nyoro said it’s difficult to justify the allocation of Sh17 billion to the office, with the figure expected to increase to Sh20 billion in the next financial year.

According to the legislator, the funds should instead be used to address pressing national needs, including confirming the 44,000 Junior Secondary School intern teachers into permanent and pensionable employment.

“Channeling those funds towards education and healthcare would have a far greater impact on Kenyans,” the MP said.

He noted that the health sector has been grappling with numerous challenges, saying many Kenyans feel that issues surrounding both public and private hospitals have become increasingly complicated and are affecting access to services.

Previously, the State House’s budget stood at Sh8.58 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year, while in 2024 it was about Sh9.5 billion and approximately Sh6.8 billion in 2023.

Estimates contained in the supplementary budget indicate that the State House was allocated an additional Sh8.43 billion, bringing the total allocation to Sh17 billion by the end of the year.

The MP also raised concerns over what he described as attempts by powerful individuals to interfere with the management of The Nairobi Hospital.

Nyoro claimed he had spoken with some of the hospital’s directors, who told him they had been summoned to a meeting last week where they were allegedly informed that certain influential figures wanted to take control of the facility.

“Yesterday we even saw an elderly doctor, an octogenarian, being taken to a police station and detained. It’s shocking."

Nyoro warned that such actions could set a worrying precedent where successful private institutions risk being taken over by politically connected individuals and create fear within the business community.

According to him, introducing systems that allow state-linked actors to take control of private enterprises under the claim of better management would undermine investor confidence.

A leadership and governance dispute at the Nairobi Hospital recently escalated after several senior officials linked to its board were arrested and arraigned in court. They have since been released.

Nyoro further urged political leaders to prioritise national interests during the budgeting process and ensure public resources are used responsibly.

He cautioned against the misuse of state funds for political mobilisation, particularly as the country moves closer to another election cycle.

He insisted that political campaigns should be financed using personal resources rather than taxpayer money, arguing that public funds should instead be directed toward strengthening essential sectors such as healthcare and education.

“Let us stem our personal interests as leaders and focus on service to the country. Our legacy will be judged by the work we deliver for Kenyans rather than the wealth we accumulate while in office."