We must strike a balance between recurrent and development expenditure- President Ruto.
We must strike balance; The head of state was Speaking on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi, during the swearing-in of Principal Secretaries Salome Muhia-Beacco (Correctional Services) and Anne Wang’ombe (Performance & Delivery Services)
The president observed that the Government is spending more resources on recurrent than the required numbers. He highlighted that about 46 per cent of the country’s spending is on salaries and wages.
He stated,“This is way above our target of 35 per cent. We must work towards bringing down the figure.”
He noted that the move will ensure that the country’s development plan is not starved of funds.
Notably, the president asked the duo to work with their Cabinet Secretaries to deliver on the Government’s agenda.
He urged State Department for Performance and Delivery Services to ensure that public servants are held to account, made more productive and remunerated accordingly
He stated,”Kenyans expect us to deliver on our promises and make their lives better. You have the requisite knowledge to deliver on this agenda.”
“We must also embrace correctional best practices to empower prisoners besides preparing them for productive engagement in the count,” he added.
The head of state further urged them to ensure prudent use of public resources.
Present officials were; Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Solicitor General Shadrack Mose among other leaders.
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