More budget cuts expected to meet low deficit target

The National Treasury building in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The Treasury could be forced into steeper spending cuts than previously anticipated at the beginning of the year if it is to achieve the projected fiscal deficit of 5.7 percent by next June due to flagging revenue performance.

The government has already cut billions in the budget amidst tax rise.

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