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Originally published by Kenyanstop
March 18, 2026
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Lobby Groups Call Out Ruto Over ‘Reckless Remarks’, Rising State House Budget
It has emerged that the State House is seeking a budgetary allocation of Ksh20 billion in the financial year 2026/2027...
✨ Key Highlights
A coalition of Kenyan civil society, faith, and governance groups has strongly criticized President William Ruto over allegedly "reckless remarks" and a significant increase in the State House budget amidst a harsh economic climate.
- The groups highlighted the State House's request for an additional Ksh8.4 billion in supplementary budget papers, with a total allocation of Ksh20 billion sought for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.
- Key organizations involved include Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi, Centre For Multiparty Democracy (CMD), and Transparency International- Kenya.
- The lobbyists warned that the President's conduct is eroding the dignity of the Presidency and undermining public confidence, particularly as key sectors like health and education face severe strain.
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