Nairobi, June 21 -- The National Treasury has avoided cash disbursements not approved by the National Assembly in its second mini-budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year, bucking a trend witnessed over the years. This indicates efforts to regain financial discipline following pressure by oversight agencies.

The Treasury had come under sharp scrutiny from oversight bodies like the Office of the Auditor-General for persistent disbursements of unapproved expenditures to government ministries, departments and agencies(MDAs).

While the Treasury is allowed to make the pre-approved disbursements under Article 223 of the Constitution, the exchequer has been accused of abusing the provision, including making unjustified appropriations.

The National ...