The Office of the Controller of Budget has lifted the lid on the scale of expenditure at the Executive Office of the President, revealing that an average of Ksh.2 million per day was spent on printing services in the last financial year.
In her report, Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o disclosed that the office incurred significant costs across multiple areas, with Ksh.1 billion allocated to government advisory services. The report notes that the number of advisors has risen to 20, following a series of appointments by President William Ruto. The growth of the advisory team, she said, contributed to the rising expenditure within the presidency.
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The report also highlights that refurbishment works at State House Nairobi have already cost taxpayers Ksh.399 million. The renovation of the House on the Hill is currently at 66 percent completion and is scheduled to be finalized by 2027.
Such high levels of expenditure have a direct effect on the common citizen, as they influence the allocation of national resources. Money directed to recurrent costs at the presidency, critics argue, could otherwise be channeled into essential services such as healthcare, education, or infrastructure projects that have a more immediate impact on daily life.
The Controller of Budget is mandated to monitor government spending and ensure compliance with financial laws, and her report offers Parliament and Kenyans an opportunity to scrutinize the use of public resources at the highest level of government.
