Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has explained why he missed the National Assembly vote on the Finance Bill 2026.
According to the Kiharu MP, he was out of the country on official duty that could not be postponed.
In a statement, 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.
He also noted that he had carefully reviewed public feedback following the vote, saying the concerns raised by Kenyans would help improve parliamentary work and representation in the future.
Additionally, Nyoro 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.
The lawmaker pointed out what he termed an ‘unprecedented phase’ in Parliament, where both Majority and Minority leadership are often aligned in one direction, making oversight more difficult.
According to him, he had previously presented his views before relevant committees, but they were not included in the final Finance Committee report.
Nyoro 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.
He 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.
Furthermore he said public awareness and legal challenges played a key role in halting those initiatives, describing them as examples of the impact of parliamentary and civic engagement.
