By Bill Abuyeka | March 12, 2026
The Committee on Delegated Legislation has reviewed and approved two major regulations prepared by the Ministry of the National Treasury and Economic Planning.
The meeting, held at Bunge Towers in Nairobi on Thursday, was chaired by Samuel Chepkong’a, the Member of Parliament for Ainabkoi.
During the session, the committee examined the Public Finance Management (Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund) Regulations, 2025 and the Public Finance Management (State Officers and Public Officers Motor Car Loan Scheme Fund) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
Under the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013, the committee is mandated to scrutinize regulations and other statutory instruments developed by government ministries and agencies to ensure they comply with the law and serve the public interest.
John Mbadi, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, appeared before the committee alongside Silvia Museiya, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Wildlife, and other officials to brief lawmakers on the proposed regulations and respond to questions.
CS Mbadi explained that the amendments to the Motor Car Loan Scheme Fund regulations are intended to address concerns over the low uptake of the facility, which has previously raised audit issues and questions about the sustainability of the fund.
Among the proposed changes is extending the maximum vehicle age eligible under the scheme from eight years to ten years, as well as increasing the loan repayment period from five years (60 months) to six years (72 months).
Members of the committee supported the proposed changes, saying the amendments were necessary given the current economic challenges faced by many Kenyans, including public officers.
“The amendment on the fund is very important as it affects many Kenyans. If we make accessing the fund restrictive as it is now, then it will defeat the very purpose of having it in the first place,” said Hon. Chepkong’a.
During the discussions, the Treasury CS also outlined the role of the Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund, which was established under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.
The fund supports various initiatives including wildlife conservation programmes, ecosystem protection, community-based conservation efforts, and grants.
Following deliberations, the committee approved the regulations. A report will now be prepared and tabled before the National Assembly of Kenya for further debate and consideration.
