Kenya: State House Spends Sh963mn On New Vehicles, Building Refurbishment

Nairobi — The state house continues to spend large on hospitality, travel, and allowances despite the austerity pledge by President William Ruto, according to a new report by the Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakango.

The auditor general report shows that State House spent Sh963 million on the purchase of new vehicles and refurbishment of buildings alone.

Likewise, it spent Sh298.16 million by the end of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, on foreign travel, with hospitality galloping a…