TSC to Confirm 46,000 JSS Interns, Hire 20,000 teachers as Ruto Signs Supplementary Appropriations Bill.
On Monday, August 5, President William Ruto approved the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, initiating a plan to cut government spending by Ksh145.7 billion.
The signing ceremony took place at State House, with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in attendance.
The decision affects several state institutions, including the Presidency, which comprises the offices of the President and Deputy President.
They are set to face a significant budget reduction of Ksh6 billion in the 2024/2025 Financial Year.
The National Treasury will experience a budget cut of Ksh7 billion. Meanwhile, the transport sector, including road projects, will see a decrease in recurrent expenditure by Ksh17.3 billion.
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Furthermore, several development projects under medical services will have Ksh6.9 billion removed from their funding.
A table summarizing the budget cuts:
| Sector | Budget Reduction (Ksh) |
|---|---|
| Presidency | 6 billion |
| National Treasury | 7 billion |
| Transport Sector | 17.3 billion |
| Medical Services | 6.9 billion |
Education Budget Retained
Despite the widespread cuts, the bill confirmed that Ksh18.7 billion allocated for the confirmation of Junior Secondary School interns to permanent and pensionable positions would be preserved.
MP Timothy Kipchumba, a member of the Education Committee, assured that the confirmation of 46,000 Junior Secondary School teachers and the hiring of an additional 20,000 teachers would proceed as planned.
“As a Member of the Education Committee we wish to confirm that the confirmation of 46,000 Junior Secondary School teachers will take place as well as the employment of 20,000 teachers,” MP Timothy Kipchumba stated.
Parliamentary Approval and Amendments
President Ruto’s approval came shortly after the National Assembly’s endorsement on July 31, which included amendments to the bill.
Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, the bill’s sponsor, informed Parliament that the Budgets and Appropriations Committee had revised the expected budget from Ksh2.9 trillion to Ksh2.6 trillion.
Nyoro explained that the budget being considered is approximately Ksh3.84 trillion, with revenue projections downgraded. The anticipated revenue of Ksh2.9 trillion in the main budget has been adjusted to just over Ksh2.6 trillion.
The budget reductions were distributed across all government branches. The Executive is responsible for Ksh139.8 billion of the cuts, while Parliament and the Judiciary will see reductions of Ksh3.7 billion and Ksh2.1 billion, respectively.
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Additionally, county governments will lose Ksh20 billion from their equitable share due to current financial constraints.
A breakdown of the budget cuts across government branches:
| Branch | Budget Reduction (Ksh) |
|---|---|
| Executive | 139.8 billion |
| Parliament | 3.7 billion |
| Judiciary | 2.1 billion |
| County Govts | 20 billion |
TSC to Confirm 46,000 JSS Interns, Hire 20,000 teachers as Ruto Signs Supplementary Appropriations Bill.
