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Time for Govt to Introduce Credit/debit Cards, Curb Excess Travel and Other Expenditures

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Kenya loses millions of shillings through exaggerated claims, double payments, and outright ghost expenditures linked to per diems and travel allowances.
The article from MSN discusses the need for the government to introduce measures to control excessive spending, particularly focusing on the use of credit and debit cards for travel and other expenditures. It highlights the growing concern over public officials' lavish spending on travel, accommodations, and other non-essential expenses, which often goes unchecked due to the ease of using government-issued credit cards. The piece argues for stricter regulations and oversight on these financial tools to ensure transparency and accountability in government spending. It suggests implementing limits on card usage, requiring detailed justifications for expenditures, and possibly adopting a pre-approval system for significant expenses. The overall tone is one of urgency for fiscal responsibility and the prevention of misuse of public funds.

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