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Irony of a "broke" Ruto government living large

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President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua at the KICC during the opening of the youth connect summit on December 9, 2023. [PCS, Standard]

A new report by the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has shed light on the ongoing wastage in Government, fueled by a frenzy of luxury travels, fuel guzzlers, and unused idle billions even as some senior government officials make claims that the government is broke.

This report highlights the paradox of extravagant spending and wastefulness, despite claims of financial instability and the need for increased tax revenue and borrowing.

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