Rotich tightens grip on spending to tame runaway debt

Treasury secretary Henry Rotich. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The National Treasury has formally imposed tighter controls on planned government programmes, pushing through yet another critical piece of action needed to reduce spending and restore stability in the country's public finances.

In a circular sent to ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), the Treasury says any new proposals submitted through sector working groups (SWGs) that decide on budget priorities must focus on President Uhuru Kenyatta's “Big Four” agenda and completion of ongoing projects.

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