In a recent announcement, State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito confirmed a significant reduction in the overall budget for the State House, which has been cut by 54% from KShs 9.496 billion to KShs 4.382 billion.
Additionally, President Ruto has reduced the benefits for retired presidents by KShs 99 million, bringing the allocation down from KShs 646.69 million to KShs 547.45 million.
On July 18, Ole Metito appeared before the Administration and Internal Security Committee to discuss supplementary estimates for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). He provided an update on the current financial adjustments affecting State House operations.
Ole Metito explained that the State House is running a single program—State House Affairs—comprising two sub-programs: the Coordination of State House Functions and the Administration of Statutory Benefits for Retired Presidents.
The approved budget estimates for these sub-programs have been revised downwards by 57% and 15%, respectively.
“The most affected areas by this budget cut are the Office of the First Lady’s programs and initiatives, advisory services, and overall State House programs and activities,” he stated.