President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta's swearing-in ceremony has been hit by a cash crisis which could deny the usual pomp and colour associated with such a high-profile national fete.
The organising committee has already secured the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani and the miitary has been rehearsing at the venue ahead of the celebration whose costs have been capped at Sh300 Million.
Government spokesman Eric Kiraithe on Thursday stated that the problem was attributed to the government's inability to collect enough revenue owing to the long political season.
"As of yesterday evening, the organizers were struggling and the Treasury does not want to hear about money," the government spokesperson stated.
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"Officers in charge of protocol and committee on Assumption of the Office of President are really crying," he added.
He further disclosed that the organisers and Treasury CS Henry Rotich were yet to agree on the budget for the ceremony.
"The committee is still negotiating on the budget with Treasury, the inauguration will be a freaky affair and the committee is struggling to do everything which would enable the event definitely meet the basic standard," Mr Kiraithe revealed.
"I know by today that all the figures will be available, the Treasury will be employing a cost-cutting measure which will affect things like entertainment," he further revealed.
Mr Kiraithe remarked that this adjustment was to enable President Kenyatta's administration to channel funds to its key priority projects which add value to citizens' lives.
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"Jubilee priorities are to fund projects that add value to the citizens. Any unnecessary expenditure will be cut out," the government spokesperson concluded.
