Members of the Council of Economic Advisors are among several specialists set to receive Ksh1.2 billion from the National Treasury in the next financial year if proposals fronted by the Treasury are adopted.
This was revealed in ceilings for the Financial Year 2024/25 budget estimates presented to Parliament on Thursday, March 7.
The Ksh1.2 billion forms a chunk of the Ksh5.4 billion sum allocated to the Office of the President which will cater for Government Advisory Services of which the President relies on national security, economic and other matters of national importance.
The Council of Economic Advisors led by President William Ruto's chief economic counsel David Ndii is set to benefit on account of its pivotal role in offering sound economic advice to the Head of State.
It should be noted that the Council of Economic Advisors do not form an exhaustive list of people to benefit from the Ksh1.2 billion allocation.
Notably, the government enlists the services of different specialists to advice the President and the State with the idea being to enable the country's top leadership make the right decisions in the day-to-day running of the government.
Some of the advisers falling into this category include; the Council of Economic Advisors chaired by David Ndii.
Other members of the team include; Felix Koskei, Josephat Nanok, Augustine Cheruiyot, Mohammed Hassan, Nancy Laibuni, Katoo Ole Metito and Hussein Mohammed.
Other Kenyans offering insights, analysis, and recommendations to improve policies and programs will also benefit from the kitty.
The Office of the President has also allocated cash to other programmes within the office.
They include; Government Printing Services (Ksh1.2 billion), General Administration Planning and Support Services (Ksh1.9 billion), and Leadership and Coordination of Government Services (Ksh1 billion).
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's office has been allocated a separate budget of Ksh4.5 billion.
Similarly, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s office will receive Ksh1.5 billion for Government Coordination and Supervision Services.
