The committee in charge of organising the 50th Anniversary of Kenya’s independence has been disbanded. This is according to a statement by President Uhuru Kenyatta today.
In the press release, the President noted that the committee headed by Interior Principal Secretary Mutea Iringo was out of touch with the present government’s policies.
Full Press Statement
Statement by Secretary Communications & State House Spokesperson on Kenya@50 Celebrations
President Uhuru Kenyatta is aware that during its deliberations, a committee planning celebrations to mark the country’s 50th birthday drew a provisional budget of KShs 2.5 billion.
Fifty years of “Uhuru” is an important landmark in the national calendar and offers occasion to reflect on how far we have come and the challenges that lie ahead in terms of our shared commitment to grow our country and spread prosperity to all.
But celebrations should and must be done within the context of a frugal government sensitive to the difficult economic conditions that currently prevail around the globe. After all, the Jubilee Government has consistently and persistently called for prudence in the management of our country’s financial resources.
By suggesting such an astronomical expenditure on celebrations, the committee clearly showed itself to be out of touch with the financial mood in government.
Consequently, President Kenyatta has ordered that the committee be disbanded.
A new committee will be reconstituted to take over the planning of the celebrations. It will have strong representation from the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Arts, which has expertise in this area, and will include other stakeholders, such as the private sector.
State House will provide oversight.
Manoah Esipisu
Secretary Communication & State House Spokesperson
Earlier Kenyans from all walks of life had expressed displeasure at giving out a statue to former presidents when hospitals were yet to be equipped with proper equipments.
On social media circles, the news was greeted with guarded pleasure.
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