Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has explained why he missed the National Assembly vote on the Finance Bill 2026, stating that he was out of the country on official duty that could not be postponed.

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In a statement on Friday, June 19, Nyoro said the Finance Bill 2026 vote took place while he was away on Wednesday evening, adding that although his absence was unavoidable, it did not excuse him from responsibility.

“The vote for the Finance Bill happened yesterday. Disappointingly, I was not in Parliament. I travelled out of the country on Wednesday evening for engagements that could not have been postponed. But no explanation should absolve the blame,” he said.

The vocal lawmaker noted that he had carefully reviewed public feedback following the vote , saying the concerns raised by Kenyans would help improve parliamentary work and representation going forward.

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He emphasised that he has consistently participated in debates on both the Finance Bill 2026 and the Appropriations Bill, both in committee and on the floor of the House, as part of what he described as efforts to provide alternative perspectives.

Nyoro also pointed to what he termed an 'unprecedented phase' in Parliament, where both Majority and Minority leadership are often aligned in one direction, making oversight more difficult.

On contentious proposals such as reducing fuel prices, Nyoro said he had previously presented his views before relevant committees, but they were not included in the final Finance Committee report.

The MP added that attempts to introduce the proposals through a private member’s bill faced procedural limitations, as they were classified as a 'Money Bill.'

He further said guidance from parliamentary offices suggested that such initiatives would be pursued after the Finance Bill process due to ongoing workload pressures within the Parliamentary Budget Office and other departments.

Nyoro also highlighted past interventions he believes influenced policy debates, including opposition to a proposed increase in secondary school fees and the sale of major public companies.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke