President William Ruto has banned all State officers and government officials from attending harambees and fundraisers in the country following widespread uproar from Kenyans.
President Ruto made the announcement on Friday, July 7, while addressing the nation at State House Nairobi where he listed a number of decisions made by his government following the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024.
The Head of State added that the Attorney General Justin Muturi will be tasked with providing a legislation of public contributions.
“No state officer or public servant shall participate in public contributions or any harambees going forward. The Attorney General is hereby directed to provide legislation and provide a mechanism that for structured and transparent contributions for public charitable and philanthropic purposes,” he said.
All nonessential travels by state officers were also banned by the Head of State.
