Recurrent budget rise threatens our growth

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u. FILE PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

The Treasury data show the recurrent expenditure for the year ending June will be Sh2.35 trillion, which is Sh81.7 billion higher than what the previous regime estimated.

Among other areas, the expected extras will go towards paying salaries and wages plus what is only categorised as “others”.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.