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Revealed: How Ruto’s govt used emergency budget route as Ksh144 billion went to public debt

President William Ruto’s government authorised Ksh209.37 billion in additional spending outside the original budget in the 2025/26 financial year, with Ksh144.40 billion going to public debt, according to the Controller of Budget. The disclosure has put fresh focus on how Kenya is using Article 223 of the Constitution. This provision allows the government to respond…

How Kenya’s govt spent Ksh30 Billion on trips

Kenya’s government spent Ksh30 billion on domestic and foreign travel in the 2025/26 financial year, according to the Auditor-General’s report, raising fresh questions over how public funds are being used. The travel bill increased by Ksh5.2 billion compared with the previous financial year, meaning government spending on trips rose significantly in a single year. At…