A report from the Controller of Budget reveals that the National Government spent Ksh1.10 billion on foreign travel during the first three months of the 2024/2025 financial year, covering July to September 2024. Domestic travel costs during the same period amounted to Ksh2.49 billion.
Top Foreign Travel Spenders
The State Department of Foreign Affairs accounted for the highest foreign travel expenditure at Ksh574.66 million, representing over 50% of the total government spending in this category. Other notable spenders included:
- National Assembly: Ksh173.96 million
- Senate: Ksh80.61 million
- Parliamentary Joint Services: Ksh48.42 million
- Judiciary: Ksh39.56 million
- Office of the Auditor General: Ksh29.20 million
- State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services: Ksh27.87 million
Additional Spending Highlights
- State Department for Labour and Skills Development: Ksh11.10 million
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC): Ksh14.68 million
- State Department for Diaspora Affairs: Ksh10.98 million
Least Foreign Travel Expenditures
Among the lowest spenders were key executive offices:
- State House: Ksh5.77 million
- Office of the President: Ksh1.34 million
- Office of the Deputy President: Ksh1.72 million
- Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary: Ksh9.38 million
Summary of Trends
The report underscores the significant resources allocated to foreign travel, with the State Department of Foreign Affairs and parliamentary bodies leading the expenditure. In contrast, top executive offices maintained relatively modest foreign travel spending.
This expenditure analysis highlights the varying financial priorities within the National Government, drawing attention to the need for accountability and efficient resource utilization.
