Parliament Issues Way Forward on Abolishing Mudavadi’s Office
On July 23, the National Assembly acknowledged receiving public recommendations to eliminate the Office of Prime Cabinet Secretary.
These suggestions were submitted to the National Assembly Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations, chaired by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro.
The Parliament’s Report of the Budget and Appropriations Committee on the First Supplementary Estimates for Financial Year 2024/25 indicated that the proposal would be sent to President William Ruto for further action.
The Nyoro-led committee stated that only the President has the authority to dissolve the Executive Office currently held by Musalia Mudavadi.
“The Committee has acknowledged this proposal and will forward it for Executive consideration, emphasizing that reorganizing the executive is within the President’s jurisdiction,” the report noted.
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Although the Budget and Appropriations Committee accepted the idea of eliminating Mudavadi’s office, the Committee on Administration and Internal Security opposed the restructuring of the Executive.
This opposition specifically concerned the potential abolition of the Office of the First Lady and the Office of the Deputy President’s Spouse.
The Committee warned that eliminating these offices could lead to legal challenges for the national government.
“The Committee on Administration and Internal Security pointed out that the staff in these offices had signed contracts, and terminating their positions might result in legal issues or additional expenses,” the report stated.
A similar outcome could arise if President William Ruto decides to eliminate Mudavadi’s office.
The decision to abolish the offices of the First Lady and Deputy President’s Spouse came after public outcry questioning the need for government funding of these positions.
Ending the contracts of the staff in these offices is projected to cost taxpayers over Ksh530 million.
Parliament Issues Way Forward on Abolishing Mudavadi’s Office
