President William Ruto has directed the Attorney General to prepare the necessary legislation to prevent state officers from attending harambees and engaging in philanthropic activities.

"The Attorney General is hereby directed to prepare and submit legislation to this effect and develop a mechanism for structured and transparent contribution for public, charitable and philanthropic purposes," Ruto said.

State officials have been seen flaunting wads of cash during charitable events which has caused uproar from Kenyans.

Addressing the nation on Friday, Ruto said that these changes will be followed by others he is set to roll out soon.

He, however, rolled out a number of austerity measures to cut on heavy costs the government is incurring.

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Ruto said following wide consultations, they have settled on cutting down on various costs, including; Dissolving at least 47 state corporations with overlapping functions.

"Resulting in the elimination of their operational and maintenance costs, and their functions will be integrated into the respective line ministries.

"Staff currently employed by the affected corporations will be transferred to ministries and other state agencies," he said.