Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has raised concerns over the government’s decision to cut funding to his ministry.
He warned that Kenya’s public services are struggling due to a lack of money, which is affecting important programs.
Speaking before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Labour, Muturi said that many government services are slowing down because of these budget cuts. He urged lawmakers to act quickly and provide more funds to ensure that services continue running smoothly.
One of the major institutions affected by the budget cuts is the Kenya School of Government (KSG), which is responsible for training civil servants.
Muturi explained that the lack of funds has significantly reduced training opportunities for government workers.
This has led to a decline in the quality of public service since many civil servants are unable to upgrade their skills. He emphasized that proper training is necessary for the government to function effectively and that failure to invest in this area will only lead to poor service delivery.
Another major program suffering from financial cuts is the Huduma Kenya initiative, which was created to help citizens access government services more easily.
Muturi revealed that the budget reductions have caused delays in several projects under this program. This has made it difficult for Kenyans to get the services they need in a timely manner.
He pointed out that the main purpose of Huduma Kenya was to bring services closer to the people, but without enough money, the program is failing to achieve its goal.
Muturi has called on lawmakers to reconsider how government funds are distributed to ensure that key institutions receive adequate financing. He warned that if the public service continues to be underfunded, government operations will suffer, and Kenyans will bear the consequences.
He also criticized the government for making poor financial decisions and ignoring expert advice on handling funds properly.
According to him, the current crisis could have been avoided if the government had been more responsible with its spending.His concerns come at a time when he has been vocal about financial mismanagement in other areas of government.
He recently revealed that he had raised alarms over financial issues within the Social Health Authority (SHA), but his warnings were ignored. Now, he fears that similar mistakes are being repeated in the public service sector.
Muturi insists that unless the government takes funding and accountability seriously, Kenya’s public services will continue to decline, affecting millions of people who rely on them every day.
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