Explainer: The Appropriation Bill and why it matters

President William Ruto assents to the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2024 and the Division of Revenue Bill 2024 at State House Nairobi. 

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This is a proposed law that reveals how revenues raised from taxes and fines are spent in a fiscal year by ministries and other agencies and details expenditure area such as wages and salaries, travel, hospitality, renovations and purchase of goods and services.

The Appropriation Bill, once approved by Parliament and the President, forms the basis for withdrawal of funds from the government’s main accounts or the Consolidated Fund for State operations.

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