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Cabinet endorses budget cuts and reforms to curb deficit, boost economy

President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

In a move aimed at tightening fiscal discipline and realigning national priorities, the Cabinet has approved major budgetary adjustments in line with the Kenya Kwanza's commitment to fiscal consolidation.

During a Cabinet meeting held Tuesday at State House, Nairobi, and chaired by President William Ruto, ministries and State departments were directed to collaborate closely with the National Treasury to implement various expenditure reviews.

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