Kenya's national government spent Ksh.25.46 billion on travel in the last financial year, despite President William Ruto's earlier pledge to reduce such expenditures by 50 percent. This excessive spending, highlighted by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, is raising concerns about its impact on development funding.

• The government spent Ksh.25.46 billion on local and foreign travel between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
• Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o raised a red flag, stating that excessive travel is encroaching on development resources.
• State House made an additional requisition of Ksh.5 billion, spending it on domestic travel, hospitality, fuel, and vehicle maintenance, with popular destinations for officials including Dubai, London, South Africa, and the US.