Kenya: Wetang'ula Defends Ruto's Absence During Budget Presentation, Says President Under No Obligation to Attend
11 Jun 2026, 13:42 GMT
Topic: Economy, Business and Finance
Source URL: https://allafrica.com/stories/202606110488.html
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed criticism over President William Ruto's absence during the presentation of the 2026/27 Budget Statement, insisting that the exercise is exclusively a parliamentary function and does not require the Head of State's presence.