Nairobi, Kenya — In response to mounting pressure from recent protests and a disrupted parliamentary session, President William Ruto has unveiled a series of strict austerity measures to streamline government operations and reduce redundancy. During his State of the Nation address at State House in Nairobi on Friday, President Ruto announced the immediate dissolution of 47 state corporations.
Reasons for the Dissolution
President Ruto stated that these parastatals had duplicated mandates, contributing to inefficiency and unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer money. By dissolving these corporations, the government aims to enhance efficiency and ensure that resources are allocated more effectively.
“The dissolved parastatals have duplicated mandates and will therefore cease to exist immediately to streamline government operations and reduce redundancy,” Ruto emphasized during his address.
Impact and Implementation
The decision to dissolve these corporations is part of a broader strategy to implement austerity measures within the government. These actions are intended to curb wasteful spending and address the economic challenges facing the country.
President Ruto’s announcement comes in the wake of significant public unrest, with recent protests highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with government spending and economic management. The dissolution of these corporations is seen as a move to restore public trust and demonstrate the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.
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