Kenya: President Ruto Signs Appropriations Bill Subject to Adjusted Supplementary Budget

Nairobi — President WIlliam Ruto has signed the Appropriations Bill in to law.

The assent was subject to the adjusted supplementary budget to ensure expenditure on critical services.

This follows the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024 after countrywide demonstrations.

In response to public outcry, President Ruto withdrew the Finance Bill 2024, stating that it would be shelved to allow for dialogue and a collective approach to financing the current budget. Despite this decision, protests…