President Ruto announces Sh177bn budget cuts

President William Ruto addressing journalists at State House, Nairobi. BONFACE BOGITA / NATION

President William Ruto addressing journalists at State House, Nairobi. 

Photo credit: Bonface Bogita | Nation Media Group

President William Ruto has announced a Sh177 billion spending cuts and Sh169 billion in additional borrowing to plug the budget hole left after the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024.

President Ruto, in a live address from State House, said the government would present a proposal to the National Assembly to approve the expenditure cuts after the withdrawal of the Bill intended to raise Sh346 billion in new taxes.

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