State House is seeking for Sh57.14b to procure new security equipment, household items and vehicles for the presidency.
However, only Sh21.722b was allocated to the State House in the 2024/25 national budget, hence leaving the Presidency grappling with a funding gap of Sh35.418b.
Sh14.401b is meant to continue with the process of refurbishing the Entebbe State House, Sh13.468b is to procure new security equipment; Sh6.549b is to procure vehicles for the President and Sh8b is for travels abroad according to the breakdown.
The State House Controller, Jane Barekye, defended the need to procure new vehicles for the Presidency for the smooth operations of the institution.
“For the smooth operations of the Presidency, State House operates various equipment for security, household, press, office and transport. The operations of the Presidency require a large fleet of vehicles for both the Principals and support staff. State House also operates a Presidential jet and helicopter.” Barekye explained.
