State House budget cuts Stories

Billions splashed in State House upgrades despite budget cuts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The Nairobi State House alone has seen a facelift costing Sh1.7 billion, with Sh775 million spent by September 2024, marking 44 per cent completion of...

Judiciary independence: Former CJ Mutunga, legal experts raise alarm over Koome’s security detail withdrawal
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 25, 2025

While speaking to The Eastleigh Voice, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga explained that what the 2010 Constitution does is to provide sites for strug...

Judges, magistrates condemn withdrawal of Chief Justice Koome’s security detail
Amina Wako  |  Jan 24, 2025

The association's executive council, led by Justice Stephen Radido, criticised the National Police Service (NPS) for engaging in what it called "Gesta...

CJ Koome's security withdrawal sparks public debate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 24, 2025

Chief Justice Koome, in a protest letter to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, called the withdrawal a violation of the principle of separ...

Tensions rise between Executive, Judiciary as Chief Justice Koome’s security is withdrawn
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

Koome noted that the security reduction has exposed her office and judicial officers to vulnerabilities, undermining the Judiciary’s ability to fulfil...

Wetang'ula directs all MPs to travel by SGR to Mombasa EAC games
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

Speaker Wetang'ula emphasised that the directive to use the SGR is part of ongoing efforts to reduce government expenditure.

Justice sector raises alarm over financial constraints, warns of delays in critical reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2024

The National Council on the Administration of Justice revealed it had requested Sh512 million to fund its programmes but received only Sh118.8 million...

IMF warns Kenya against budget cuts impacting education, health and KRA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

The IMF has instead recommended that Kenya focus on new revenue measures to stabilise its fiscal position, particularly in light of growing demands on...

No budget relief as ministries brace for more spending cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2024

The government is projecting to raise Sh3.4 trillion in revenue for the next financial year.

State House among govt agencies exposed for spending billions outside approved budget
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

In her latest budget implementation review report, Nyakang’o disclosed that State House requested an additional Sh2.858 billion on April 9, primarily...

Parliament rejects budget cuts for the First and Second Lady offices
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 25, 2024

President Ruto had suggested significant budget reductions, including eliminating confidential expenditures for the Office of the President and the De...

MPs warn of disruption to Parliamentary functions after Sh3.7 billion budget cut
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2024

During a session with the Budget and Appropriations Committee chaired by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) expressed...

Exam budget cuts put 3.5 million learners' future in jeopardy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2024

Appearing before Members of Parliament, Kipsang said the entire Sh5.023 billion set aside for the tests has been slashed, putting approximately 3.5 mi...

Raila, Uhuru and Kalonzo’s retirement benefits slashed after withdrawal of Finance Bill
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 22, 2024

According to supplementary estimates before Parliament, the President has taken the lead, ceding Sh1.8 billion that was allocated to his office in the...

Over 150,000 students risk missing out on university admission due to Helb budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2024

The Helb allocation for the Financial Year 2024-2025 was reduced by Sh710 million, while the Universities Fund was cut by Sh2.6 billion.

Transport projects face major setbacks due to significant budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2024

The state department budget was initially allocated Sh51.63 billion, whereas Sh35.23 billion was earmarked for development and Sh16.4 billion for recu...

Budget cuts threaten continuous voter registration in Kenya
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jul 19, 2024

Marjan highlighted the suspension of voter education, boundary delimitation, medical insurance for staff, office construction, and vehicle fueling due...

State House warns budget cuts could threaten its operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2024

State lodges are places used by the President of Kenya for official and private functions.

Headache as Sh165 billion bills haunt Ruto’s administration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2024

Murkomen told the Senators it was high time the true state of the country's road situation was revealed in the spirit of the ongoing national conversa...

JSC suspends recruitment of Court of Appeal judges over budget cut
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2024

Koome noted that the Judiciary will need more resources in the Financial Year 2024-2025 to address some of its immediate concerns, a reason for its pl...

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