Kenya spends over Ksh.3 billion on diplomatic property rent - PS Sing’Oei

PS Sing’Oei said the government is paying in excess of 15 per cent of its current expenditure on rent due to underutilised diplomatic assets...

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Kenya is spending an excessive amount of Ksh.3 billion annually on rent for its diplomatic properties abroad, according to Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei. This significant expenditure highlights inefficiencies in the country's overseas infrastructure.

Kenya spends over Ksh.3 billion annually on diplomatic property rent.
The expenditure represents more than 15 per cent of the current expenditure on rent for 29 missions with over 60 properties.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is engaging the National Treasury to optimize assets through Public-Private Partnerships, with ten properties identified for pilot development.

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