The Machakos County Assembly has approved the Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) First Nine Months County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report for the 2025/2026 Financial Year, paving the way for enhanced scrutiny of the county government’s revenue collection, expenditure and development projects.
The report, covering the period between July 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, was considered and approved during Tuesday’s morning plenary sitting presided over by Speaker Anne Kiusya. It was tabled by Kibauni Ward MCA and Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Paul Wambua.
Among the key recommendations are improved own-source revenue collection, prudent management of public expenditure, timely settlement of genuine pending bills and increased absorption of development funds. The committee also called for stronger financial reporting and accountability, alongside prioritisation of stalled development projects to ensure allocated resources translate into tangible benefits for residents.
During the debate, Wambua emphasised the need for measures to reduce pending bills, while Majority Leader Nicholas Kitavi challenged MCAs to strengthen oversight through their respective committees and help ensure the county meets its revenue targets. Minority Leader Francis Kavyu, meanwhile, urged the County Executive to intensify revenue collection efforts.
Speaker Kiusya reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to strengthening oversight and ensuring public resources are utilised responsibly, transparently and in accordance with the law. She said the approval of the report was an important step towards holding the County Executive accountable and ensuring that budgetary allocations deliver meaningful development and improved services to Machakos residents.
