Ruto allocates Ksh1.2 billion to his advisors
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President Ruto advisors under David Ndii allocated Ksh1.2 billion in the in financial year 2024/25
President Ruto advisors under David Ndii allocated Ksh1.2 billion in the in financial year 2024/25.
Should the Treasury’s plans be approved, a number of experts, including members of the Council of Economic Advisors, will earn Ksh1.2 billion from the National Treasury in the upcoming fiscal year.
This was revealed in ceilings for the Financial Year 2024/25 budget estimates presented to Parliament on Thursday, March 7.
A portion of the Ksh5.4 billion allotted to the Office of the President, which will support Government Advisory Services—on which the President depends—will be covered by the Ksh1.2 billion.
These services pertain to economic, national security, and other subjects of national significance.
The Council of Economic Advisors led by President William Ruto’s chief economic counsel David Ndii is set to benefit on account of its pivotal role in offering sound economic advice to the Head of State.
It should be noted that the Council of Economic Advisors do not form an exhaustive list of people to benefit from the Ksh1.2 billion allocation.
Notably, the government enlists the services of different specialists to advice the President and the State with the idea being to enable the country’s top leadership make the right decisions in the day-to-day running of the government.
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Some of the advisors falling into this category include; the Council of Economic Advisors chaired by David Ndii.
Other members of the team include; Felix Koskei, Josephat Nanok, Augustine Cheruiyot, Mohammed Hassan, Nancy Laibuni, Katoo Ole Metito and Hussein Mohammed.
Other Kenyans offering insights, analysis, and recommendations to improve policies and programs will also benefit from the kitty.
The Office of the President has also allocated cash to other programmes within the office.
They include; Government Printing Services (Ksh1.2 billion), General Administration Planning and Support Services (Ksh1.9 billion), and Leadership and Coordination of Government Services (Ksh1 billion).
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s office has been allocated a separate budget of Ksh4.5 billion.
Similarly, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s office will receive Ksh1.5 billion for Government Coordination and Supervision Services.
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