Kenya Spends Billions on Travel Despite Austerity Vow

The Kenyan government spent 4.97 billion shillings on official travel in just three months, new data reveals. The spending covers July to September 2025, the first quarter of the current financial year. It occurs despite President William Ruto's public promise to cut costs. President Ruto had pledged strict "austerity measures" to reduce government expenditure. The high travel bill raises immediate questions about whether those promises are being followed. The Treasury's financial reports show the massive outlay. No breakdown was given for domestic versus international travel. The report is expected to increase pressure on the administration. Critics demand greater transparency and proof of cost-cutting.