Government spending Stories

Ruto’s administration withdrew Sh1.3 trillion manually in seven months - CoB
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

Treasury CS John Mbadi distanced his office from responsibility, saying individual accounting officers should explain why payments were processed manu...

New Bill seeks to freeze government spending, hiring before elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

If passed, the law will also halt payments exceeding Sh50 million, tightening financial controls to prevent last-minute spending by outgoing administr...

Ministry of Defence records highest spending of Sh40 billion in three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

The CoG’s report highlighted that these expenditures reflected a disregard for the austerity measures announced by President William Ruto.

Controller of Budget rejects Sh58bn in spending requests by Ruto administration
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 03, 2024

CoB is yet to approve Sh700 million spent in the construction of a modern presidential dais at State House. The CoB also did not approve the Sh400 mil...

Govt suspends procurement, printing of corporate wear by state organs
Manny Anyango  |  Mar 27, 2024

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei further ordered the suspension of the purchase of promotional items such as calendars, diaries, umbrellas, power b...

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