Ruto Orders Austerity Measures to Cut Wastage After Shelving Finance Bill

President William Ruto on Wednesday directed the reduction in expenditure allocations for several sectors within the government.

The Head of State while addressing the press at State House in Nairobi, announced that the budget cuts would run across the executive arm of the government.

According to Ruto, among the cuts the government will consider implementing include allocations meant for travel, hospitality, purchase of motor vehicles and renovations.

“In this regard, I direct immediate further austerity measures to reduce expenditure, starting with the Executive Office of the President,” Ruto stated.

Ruto also directed that the Judiciary, the County governments and the Legislature liaise with the National Treasury and initiate budget cuts. 

“County Governments working with the National Treasury also undertake budget cuts and austerity to ensure that we do what I have always advocated for, that we live within our means,” the Head of State announced.