Defence PS seeks Sh40.7 billion for military projects

Defence PS Patrick Mariru when he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee at Bunge Towers, Nairobi. on February 5, 2025. [File, Standard)

Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru has told Parliament that the military urgently requires the remaining Sh40.7 billion out of its Sh204.5 billion budget for the financial year 2024/25 to complete various projects before the end of the financial year on June 30.

Mariru, who appeared before the National Assembly Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, said the military needs to complete ongoing projects.