NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 27 – The government on Wednesday announced the suspension of procurement, printing, and production of corporate wear, such as t-shirts, shirts, tracksuits, and other branded items.
Felix Koskei, the Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, stated that the suspension is part of the government’s fiscal consolidation efforts, which focus on austerity measures aimed at “rationalizing non-priority expenditure.”
He issued a memo dated March 18, 2024, addressing all Principal Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers of State Corporations, informing them of the suspension.
“The policy on fiscal consolidation is implemented in a manner that nevertheless protects essential social development spending,” Koskei said.
Furthermore, in addition to efforts to boost revenue mobilization, Koskei also halted the procurement of promotional items, including calendars, diaries, umbrellas, power banks, key holders, bags, flasks, cups, branded traditional blankets, notebooks, and any other promotional materials.
‘Please proceed and take appropriate action to secure the full implementation of these additional austerity measures,” he said.
The announcement comes barely days after President William Ruto instructed Heads and CEOs of State Corporations to slash their recurrent budgets by 30 percent.
President Ruto maintains his stance on the importance of prudent resource management within the Government, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards wastage and corruption.
