State House budget cut by Sh3.9bn amid overspending scrutiny

A general view of the State House, official residence of the president of Kenya, in Nairobi on August 1, 2025.

Photo credit: Bonface Bogita | Nation Media Group

State House’s budget for the new fiscal year from July 1 has been slashed by Sh3.9 billion, signalling a significant revision of domestic travel and motor vehicle purchase plans amid public scrutiny over spending by the office.

Total State House spending will fall to Sh13.6 billion from Sh17.5 billion in the current financial year ending June 30, 2026, according to fresh data from the National Treasury.

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