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Ruto masterstroke as Gachagua, Mudavadi hit by huge budget cuts

President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and other leaders during the funeral service of the late Kelvin Kiptum in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet. Kiptum was a World Marathon Record Holder. [PCS]

President William Ruto has played a masterstroke on his deputy Rigathi Gachagua who must now accept the slashing Sh880 million from his confidential account in this year's budget.

Also to lose 50 per cent of their confidential votes are the president himself, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

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