The Office of Deputy President William Ruto has lost more than Sh800 Million in a scheme by the National Treasury to make financial changes ahead of the repeat presidential election set for October 26.
A supplementary budget tabled by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich on Wednesday showed a reduction of Sh837 Million from the DP's office.
An additional Sh197 Million has been deducted from State House Affairs in a reallocation intended to raise more money for the repeat polls.
The financial allocation of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), which pays MPs and other employees of the Legislature has also been slashed by Sh5.5 Billion
Mr Rotich sought MPs' approval to spend additional cash on next month’s repeat poll following earlier allocation of Sh10 Billion by the Cabinet.
Part of the money the treasury CS is hoping to save is meant to bankroll free secondary education and mitigate the effects of the drought that has affected several counties.
The CS is also expected to increase his borrowing to cover emerging expenses further complicating the debt situation facing the country.
According to the revised budget, an increase of Sh22 Billion is expected to be raised from additional borrowing.
Two weeks ago, in a move aimed at saving finances, government officials were denied entertainment during official state events, purchase of new furniture and snacks in government offices, large entourage, foreign and local visits, hospitality treatment and other luxuries they enjoy in office.
Last week,a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Kenyatta approved a Sh10 Billion budget for the IEBC to conduct the repeat poll.
Meanwhile, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) has been allocated Sh3.2 Billion more ahead of the fresh polls, while the National Police Service has been allocated an additional Sh 4.6Billion; raising the security budget to Sh8 Billion.