Deputy President’s office seeks Sh1.8 billion supplementary budget, denies Sh44 million claims

The Office of the Deputy President is seeking a supplementary budget of 1.8 billion shillings to support its operations, staff salaries, travel and official events. The proposals came under scrutiny before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, where lawmakers questioned increased allocations for air travel and hospitality. At the same time, the office dismissed claims that 44 million shillings was spent on the Office of the Spouse of the Deputy President