President William Ruto’s administration is reportedly planning a major shake-up in one of the powerful ministries. This comes amid growing concerns over wasteful spending by top government officials during international trips.
According to a report by the Nation, the planned changes follow an incident where a senior government official found himself in trouble with his boss for taking a large delegation on an overseas tour. The official is said to have unknowingly landed on the president’s bad side after including unnecessary members in his entourage, including a cook.
The report suggests that the senior official was not informed that the president was unhappy with the way he conducted his foreign travel arrangements. His habit of travelling with a large group of people, many of whom may not be essential for official duties, raised questions about accountability and responsible use of public funds.
This concern has triggered internal discussions within the State House, with suggestions of a possible reshuffle or disciplinary action in the coming days.
The issue of government wastefulness was also recently raised by David Ndii, the Chairperson of President Ruto’s Economic Council. While speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Ndii expressed frustration over how government funds are being used.
He pointed out that the government has become extremely wasteful, especially in areas where better financial discipline could save billions of shillings. Ndii said that he was personally irritated by the spending habits he has observed within different departments.
Ndii also went further to criticize the current state of oversight in the country. He mentioned that institutions like the Controller of Budget and the Auditor General, which are supposed to check government expenditure, have been unable to prevent or correct the waste.
According to him, these offices may lack the power or will to challenge poor financial decisions made by senior officials.This situation has now led to pressure on President Ruto’s administration to take immediate steps to clean up government operations.
Kenyans are becoming increasingly concerned about the high cost of running the government, especially when the country is struggling economically. Calls for accountability are growing louder, and the planned shake-up could be the first sign that the president is listening.
If the shake-up happens, it will likely send a strong message that public resources should not be misused. It may also mark the beginning of stricter policies on government travel and spending. For now, all eyes remain on State House to see what action will be taken and which ministry will be affected first.
