President William Ruto has suspended the consideration of Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) positions as part of the austerity measures necessitated by the suspension of the Finance Bill 2024.

Speaking at State House, Nairobi has emphasized the necessity of these changes, citing overwhelming feedback from Kenyans through nationwide demonstrations over the past three weeks.

“The decision to fill the position of Chief Administrative Secretaries is hereby suspended. The number of advisors in government will be reduced by 50 percent within the public service with immediate effect.”

Further, the Head of State disclosed that 47 State corporations with overlapping functions are set to be dissolved by the new austerity measures.

This move comes in response to public pressure to reduce government wastage, with some quarters calling for a cabinet reorganization.

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