Kenya's President William Ruto has pledged significant reforms in his administration, targeting the office of the First Lady, his economic advisors, and the cabinet.
Kenya 's President William Ruto has pledged significant reforms in his administration, targeting the office of the First Lady, his economic advisors, and the cabinet.
This decision comes amid widespread public discontent over the Finance Bill 2024, which proposed tax increases to fund government operations, sparking deadly protests across the country. The budget for First Lady Rachel Ruto's office was initially set to increase by 17.3 percent to Ksh696 million, largely for salaries, according to a parliamentary report.
Facing intense pressure, President Ruto refused to endorse the Finance Bill last week, stating that its withdrawal would force the government to borrow up to Ksh1 trillion over the next year. He instead called for further austerity measures, beginning with his own office.
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