Nairobi, May 5 -- State House's budget for the new fiscal year from July 1 has been slashed by Sh3.9 billion, signalling a significant revision of domestic travel and motor vehicle purchase plans amid public scrutiny over spending by the office.

Total State House spending will fall to Sh13.6 billion from Sh17.5 billion in the current financial year ending June 30, 2026, according to fresh data from the National Treasury.

Spending linked to President William Ruto's office in Nairobi doubled in the current financial year from the Sh7.68 billion approved in June 2025 after the budget was boosted by Sh8.4 billion to cater for increased travel, hospitality and other operational expenses.

This pushed State House's annual spending past equiva...