Cost of Living
Economy
Active in Parliament
Food, fuel, housing, school fees — and what Parliament is doing about them.
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Contributions
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Related bills
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Top voices
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Houses engaged
- Inflation is one of the three indicators Parliament's Budget & Appropriations Committee tracks each quarter against the macro-fiscal framework. — KNBS / Parliamentary Budget Office
- Statutory deductions on a payslip (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF/SHIF, Housing Levy) are all set by Acts of Parliament — Parliament can change them. — Acts of Parliament
- Food and fuel prices are the largest drivers of headline inflation in Kenya; both are sensitive to the Finance Bill and the Petroleum Development Levy. — KNBS Consumer Price Index
The story so far
"Cost of living" is the umbrella under which Kenyans group the squeeze on food, fuel, rent, school fees, and the deductions on a payslip. None of these prices is set by Parliament directly — but most are shaped by it: through the Finance Bill, the Housing Levy, NHIF/SHIF rates, fuel levies, and the Budget that the Appropriations Bill enacts each June.
This page tracks what MPs and Senators are saying about cost-of-living pressure, which Bills could move the needle, and how Parliament's Budget & Appropriations Committee is reading the latest KNBS inflation prints.
If a particular item is hitting your household hardest — fuel, fees, food — ask Mzalendo what Parliament has said about it, or follow the Finance Bill 2026 for the single biggest lever moving this cycle.
AI-drafted summary, editor-approved. Sources linked inline.
What Parliament is doing about it
Where it's debated
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Top voices on Cost of Living
- 1 Wakhungu
- 2 Samson Nyoro
- 3 Amolo
- 4 Biego Kibichiy
- 5 Boss Jepkosgei
- 6 Crystal Asige
- 7 Daniel Sitati
- 8 David Mboni
- 9 Gideon Mulyungi
- 10 Iman
Recent debates
- 16 Apr 2026 Hon. Speakerby the increase in fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East. This is a … Speaker National Assembly
- 26 Nov 2025 Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) The Government has also subsidised a 50- kilogramme bag of fertiliser from Ksh7,500 … Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) National Assembly
- 26 Nov 2024 Hon. Paul Biego (Chesumei, UDA)by strengthening and tightening their procurement processes, which cut down on wastages by digitalising … Paul Biego (Chesumei, UDA) National Assembly
- 26 Nov 2024 Hon. John Kiarie (Dagoretti South, UDA)If BETA was a seed that was planted, we should check two years … John Kiarie (Dagoretti South, UDA) National Assembly
- 26 Nov 2024 Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity … Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) National Assembly
- 25 Nov 2024 Hon. Kahangara Mburu (Lari, UDA)not been paid. The money for unga and fuel had not been paid. It … Kahangara Mburu (Lari, UDA) National Assembly
- 25 Nov 2024 Hon. Gladys Boss (Uasin Gishu County, UDA)strengthened from Ksh162 to the dollar to Ksh129 today? Yes or no? … Gladys Boss (Uasin Gishu County, UDA) National Assembly
- 25 Nov 2024 Hon. Mark Mwenje (Embakasi West, JP)They want to hear us speak about the economic growth and how to … Mark Mwenje (Embakasi West, JP) National Assembly
- 28 Feb 2024 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim)number of learners, which has been increasing yearly. This results in capitations that … Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) National Assembly
- 15 Nov 2023 Hon. David Mwalika (Kitui Rural, WDM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am the Member for Kitui Rural, but not … David Mwalika (Kitui Rural, WDM) National Assembly
- 15 Nov 2023 Hon. Daniel Wanyama (Webuye West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Allow me to contribute to the President’s … Daniel Wanyama (Webuye West, UDA) National Assembly
- 25 Oct 2023 Hon. Gideon Mulyungi (Mwingi Central, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to stand with the people … Gideon Mulyungi (Mwingi Central, WDM) National Assembly
What Parliament has produced on Cost of Living
Hansard contributions 19
- Hon. Speakerby the increase in fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East. This is a welcome move to reduce the cost of living and inflat
- Hon. Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu, UDA)through ground truthing and in these estimates, we have allocated Ksh500 million to go into mining, and speci
- Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. At the outset, I would like to thank Hon. Opiyo Wandayi for this
- Sen. Nyamu Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.60 to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, AWARE THAT minimum wages
- Sen. Crystal Asige Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you very much for allowing me to stand and support the Statement brought by Sen. Eddie Oketch of
- Sen. M. Kajwang’ Mr. Deputy Speaker, this Motion requires us to express thanks of the Senate for the exposition of public policy contained i
Members active on Cost of Living
- 1 Samson Ndindi Nyoro 2 contributions
- 2 Joseph Mburu Kahangara 1 contribution
- 3 John Kiarie Waweru 1 contribution
- 4 Amason Jeffah Kingi 1 contribution
- 5 Mwenje Mark Samuel Muriithi 1 contribution
- 6 Daniel Wanyama Sitati 1 contribution
- 7 Kimani Francis Kuria 1 contribution
- 8 David Mwalika Mboni 1 contribution
- 9 Kipkemoi Yegon Richard 1 contribution
- 10 Biego Paul Kibichiy 1 contribution