Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama now says that the effected budget cuts following the rejection of the Finance Bill, 2024 should not affect the Judiciary, health and education dockets. In a statement, Muthama said that the three sectors are very critical and cannot be gambled with. "With the government finding itself in a precarious situation due to the economic meltdown, the much-needed budget cuts shouldn't affect our judiciary, health, and education sectors," Muthama said on X. "We can delay the construction of roads and dams, but we cannot gamble with the education of our children, the health of the nation, and our justice system." With the direction of the President, the National Treasury wrote to various ministries to cut down their appropriated budgets by up to 15 per cent and only spend on essential areas.

Source: The Star July 04, 2024 18:50 UTC