Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s office is seeking a substantial budget of Sh2.6 billion in the 2024-25 financial year for various expenditures, including the refurbishment of his Harambee Annex office and official Karen residence. The documents presented to the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs outline a breakdown of how the funds will be allocated.
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A significant portion of the budget, amounting to Sh1.12 billion, will be allocated for refurbishment purposes. This includes Sh460 million for the renovation of Gachagua’s office (Harambee Annex office) and Sh660 million for the Karen residence. According to Patrick Mwangi, an official from the office, the need for refurbishment is due to the aging infrastructure and lack of maintenance, which has necessitated a facelift to improve functionality and security systems.
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In addition to refurbishment costs, the budget includes allocations for various other expenses. This includes Sh200 million for the acquisition of motor vehicles, Sh250 million for an alcohol drugs and substance abuse program, Sh250 million for the purchase of medals, honours, and insignia, and Sh800 million for confidential expenditure.
However, some members of the committee raised concerns about certain expenditures, such as the Sh250 million allocated for the purchase of medals, honours, and insignia. Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo questioned the need for such extravagant spending, especially considering the current economic situation in the country.
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Other expenses outlined in the budget include catering services, accommodation, gifts, food and drinks, boards, committees, conferences, seminars, staff uniforms, entertainment allowance, transport allowance, house allowance, overtime for civil service, domestic servant allowance, personal allowance, gas, telephone, facsimile, mobile phones, internet connections, travel costs, accommodation for domestic travel, sundry items, state visits abroad, and foreign travel and subsistence.
Overall, the proposed budget for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s office in the 2024-25 financial year is substantial and covers a wide range of expenses. It will be up to the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs to review and approve the budget, taking into consideration the concerns raised by some members regarding certain expenditures.
