The head of state Endorses the NADCO report; Gives other recommendations.
Speaking on Sunday, President William Ruto confirmed that he agrees to the recommendations from the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), as proposed by the ruling Kenya Kwanza and opposition Azimio la Umoja coalitions.
He stated,”You’ve heard that those in charge of the Dialogue are done with that work, and we applaud them of finishing that task, now let us join hands and take Kenya forward.”
The head of state endorsed the report saying that he not only advocates for a 30% but a 50% reduction in government spending, outlining that leaders should live within their means for Kenya’s progress.
The committee had proposed a 30% reduction in Daily Subsistence Allowances for State and Public Officers.
He stated,”They have given recommendations all those recommendations are okay. Where they said we lessen Government spending by 50%, I have done that already. Those calling for lessening to be done by 30%, I suggest that they increase it to 50% for Kenya to move forward. We must learn to live within our means.”
“All the other things that they have suggested, it is now up to you MPs to debate on the issue and get done with it so as to continue working together without hate and division,” he added.
If the proposal gets a National Assembly approval, This could move forward the appointment of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and opposition leader Raila Odinga in the respective offices.
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