President William Ruto reduced former presidents’ benefits by Ksh.99 million as part of his austerity measures to align with the recently revised 2024/2025 budget.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
According to State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito, the approved State House budget has been reduced by 54%, from Ksh.9.496 billion to Ksh.4.382 billion.
One of the most affected programmes was the reduction in payments for retiring presidents from Ksh.646.69 million to Ksh.547.45 million.
Another programme that was heavily impacted was the refurbishment of eight State Lodges across the country, including Nairobi, Kakamega, Nakuru, Eldoret, Sagana, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Mtito Andei. The budget was reduced to zero.
The government had also set aside a Ksh.696 million budget to the office of the First Lady to cater for four programs based on women empowerment, climate change, promotion of social justice and protection of children in safe homes and safe families.
For instance, her office was set to receive Ksh.4 million to plant 500 million trees across the country. The amount has also been revised to zero.
Additionally, the government also reduced expenditure on presidential visits, national celebrations, state hospitality and maintenance of both residential and non-residential buildings…CONTINUE READING>>
