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Ruto now bans public servants from taking lavish trips abroad

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President William Ruto (right) in Taita Taveta after opening the Voi Gemstone Value Addition and Marketing Centre. [File, Standard]

Stung by mounting public criticism of his many tours abroad, President William Ruto has now said his administration has cut foreign travel budget by Sh11 billion.

Ruto said public servants will not be allowed to attend workshops abroad.

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