In a decisive move on Friday, President William Ruto announced the elimination of the budget for the offices of Kenya’s first and second ladies, responding to nationwide protests. During a live broadcast, President Ruto detailed additional austerity measures, including the dissolution of 47 state agencies and the suspension of non-essential travel for officials. “The number of advisors in government will be cut by 50% immediately,” Ruto stated. He confirmed that “the operations of the office of the first lady, second lady, and the wife of the prime cabinet will be…
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