Inside the Numbers: How MPs Voted on the Finance Bill 2026/27
Kenya's National Assembly has officially passed the Finance Bill 2026 during its crucial Third Reading. The bill, which outlines the tax and revenue measures to fund the government's Sh4.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, sailed through amid heavy debate, political tension, and a surprising wave of voter absenteeism.
Out of the 349 members in the House, a striking majority did not cast a vote, leaving a smaller group of lawmakers to decide the country’s economic direction.
1.The Breakdown: The Numbers At A Glance
The numbers reveal that less than half of the National Assembly participated in the final decisive vote:
Voted YES (Supported the Bill): 122 MPs
Voted NO (Opposed the Bill): 40 MPs
Absent / Skipped the Vote: 187 MPs
Because the House did not hold a full roll-call division vote for the "Yes" voters, individual names for the supporting bloc were not recorded line-by-line in public registers. However, the 40 lawmakers who stood firmly against the bill have been widely recognized.
2. The 40 MPs Who Voted NO
These 40 legislators explicitly voted against the passing of the Finance Bill 2026:
Hon Wakili Edward Muriu (Gatanga)
Hon Thaddeus Nzambia (Kilome)
Hon Joshua Kimilu (Kaiti)
Hon Stephen Mule (Matungulu)
Hon Onesmus Ngogoyo (Kajiado North)
Hon Geoffrey Wandeto (Tetu)
Hon Jayne Kihara (Naivasha)
Hon Kivasu Nzioka (Mbooni)
Hon Dan Mwashako (Wundanyi)
Hon Edith Nyenze (Kitui West)
Hon Paul Nzengu (Mwingi North)
Hon Irene Kasalu (Kitui County)
Hon Bony Mwalika (Kitui Rural)
Hon Musili Mawathe (Embakasi South)
Hon Makali Mulu (Kitui Central)
Hon Susan Kiamba (Makueni)
Hon Joyce Kamene (Machakos County)
Hon Augustine Mwafrika (Roysambu)
Hon Patrick Makau (Mavoko)
Hon Gedion Mulyungi (Mwingi Central)
Hon Amos Mwago (Starehe)
Hon Mark Mwenje (Embakasi West)
Hon George Mukunji (Manyata)
Hon Njeri Maina (Kirinyaga County)
Hon Mohammed Ali (Nyali)
Hon Yusuf Hassan (Kamukunji)
Hon Robert Mbui (Kathiani)
Hon Chege Njuguna (Kandara)
Hon Joseph Munyoro (Kigumo)
Hon James Gakuya (Embakasi North)
Hon Mejja Donk Gathiru (Embakasi Central)
Hon John Kaguchia (Mukurweini)
Hon Babu Owino (Embakasi East)
Hon Clive Gisairo (Kitutu Masaba)
Hon Jack Wamboka (Bumula)
Hon Obadia Barongo (Bomachoge Borabu)
Hon Antony Kibagendi (Kitutu Chache South)
Hon Caleb Hamisi (Saboti)
Hon Caroli Omondi (Suba South)
Hon Wilberforce Oundo (Funyula)
2. The 122 MPs Who Voted YES
This group was composed primarily of government-allied lawmakers and members of the broad-based administration coalition. They successfully pushed the bill through to pave the way for its forward transmission to President William Ruto for assent.
3. The 187 MPs Who Were Absent / Abstained
Over 53% of the House did not show up or cast a vote during this session. Prominent leaders, such as Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, attributed their absence to official international travel and prior commitments. This high level of absenteeism has already sparked heavy public debate across Kenya regarding legislative accountability.
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