Kenya's presidency 'defies' austerity orders, wants Sh725m for hospitality

The presidency wants an additional Sh725 million for the hospitality budget.

The cash demand suggests President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto have defied austerity orders issued by the National Treasury to cut down on the budget for hospitality –State receptions, State parties, snacks and beverages at State House, for the Cabinet, and at the Office of the Deputy President and his official residence.