Another Sh718.9 million was spent on hospitality, conference and catering during the year under review. SEE ALSO :Struggling airline opts for discussions with stakeholdersThe increase in foreign travel expenditure goes against calls by Treasury and President Uhuru Kenyatta, asking government departments to cut on non-essential spending. “The highest expenditure by ministries, departments and agencies in other categories included Sh669.9 million on domestic travel by the National Assembly and Sh409.3 million by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on foreign travel,” the report reads. The Ministry of Interior, the report shows, spent Sh199.8 million on maintenance of motor vehicles and another Sh194.5 million on legal fees. With regards to Personal Emoluments (PE) by ministries, departments and State agencies (MDAs), the report shows Sh88.6 billion was spent in the past three months, raising questions.

Source: Standard Digital December 23, 2018 21:11 UTC