Captured House: Parliament fails to rein in growing Executive power (opens original article in a new tab)

Kenya's National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2026 with a large majority despite over 180 MPs being absent, raising concerns about the legislature's capacity to check executive power.

• President William Ruto's Finance Bill 2026 passed with 122 votes against 40 in the National Assembly
• Over 180 MPs were absent during the critical vote on Kenya's annual budget
• The National Assembly's inability to effectively debate or challenge executive power is highlighted