The Office of the Deputy President is preparing for significant staff departures ahead of the 2027 elections, allocating Sh95.4 million for gratuity payments.

• Sh95.4 million has been set aside for gratuity payments.
• The revelations were made by Principal Administrative Secretary Moses Mbaruku.
• Many contract employees are reportedly seeking to resign to pursue elective politics or related activities, with a deadline of February 9, 2027, for public officers to resign before the August election.