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Budget cuts loom for Parliament thanks to Sh9.6b Bunge Towers

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Bunge Tower. President William Ruto defended the construction of the building and urged MPs to ensure they deliver quality legislation. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

President William Ruto wants Parliament to slice its operational budget for the 2024/2025 financial year following the opening of Bunge Tower.

Ruto made the calls even as parliamentary leadership defended itself against claims of misappropriation of funds during the 14-year construction of the Sh9.6 billion tower.

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