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May 13, 2026
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MPs Push for State-Owned Offices to Cut Soaring Rental Costs

MPs Push for State-Owned Offices to Cut Soaring Rental Costs

Lawmakers questioned the logic of investing public funds in renovating rented premises while simultaneously paying millions in annual lease charges. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Members of Parliament have strongly criticized the Kenyan government's continued spending on rented office spaces and renovations, particularly given budget cuts threatening digitization programs.

  • Lawmakers questioned the logic of refurbishing rented offices while paying millions in annual lease charges.
  • The State Department for Parliamentary Affairs faces a significant 54% drop in its ICT budget.
  • Principal Secretary Aurelia Rono acknowledged the need for government-owned infrastructure to save resources.

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