Why CS ‘s austerity measures sound futile

Kenyans have become so much used to double-speak by their leaders. Early this month, Treasury acting Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani said the State would unveil a “brutal” austerity plan in the coming days for the 2020/2021 financial year.

It is, however, doubtful if the CS would follow through on his promise of budget rationalisation on non-core expenditure including foreign travel, hospitality and general supplies and use of Government vehicles.