Written By Lisa Murimi
President William Ruto, accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, signed the Supplementary Appropriations Bill on Monday, August 5, enacting a significant reduction in government expenditure amounting to Ksh 145.7 billion for the 2024/2025 Financial Year.
The bill follows its approval by the National Assembly on July 31.
The new budget introduces major cuts across various sectors. The Presidency, including both the President’s and Deputy President’s offices, will see a reduction of Ksh6 billion.
The National Treasury’s budget will decrease by Ksh 7 billion, and the transport sector, covering road projects, will face a Ksh 17.3 billion cut in recurrent expenditure.
Additionally, medical services will see a reduction of Ksh6.9 billion.
The bill also affects other government arms, with the Executive, Parliament, and Judiciary facing cuts of Ksh 139.8 billion, Ksh3.7 billion, and Ksh2.1 billion respectively.
County governments are set to lose Ksh20 billion in their equitable share.
Despite the substantial cuts, the bill retains Ksh18.7 billion for confirming Junior Secondary School interns into permanent positions and hiring additional teachers.
The adjustments reflect a broader effort to align the budget with current financial realities, according to MP Ndindi Nyoro and the Budgets and Appropriations Committee.
