The Appropriation Bill, 2023
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KSh 1.78 Trillion Allocation Authorized
Authorizes the issuance of KSh 1,782,719,351,772 out of the Consolidated Fund for public services and purposes. This sum is deemed to have been appropriated as of 1st July, 2023, for the financial year ending 30th June, 2024.
Funding Cap on Private University Sponsorships
Under Section 4, disbursement of appropriated funds to the State Department for Higher Education and Research for government sponsorship of students in private universities (programme 1065004000 under Vote R1065) is strictly limited to the appropriated amount. The Bill explicitly prohibits invoking Article 223 of the Constitution to appropriate additional funds for this program.
KSh 525 Billion in Appropriations in Aid Approved
Under Section 3, specific sums of money directed to be applied as appropriations in aid under Article 206(1)(b) of the Constitution may be applied in addition to the primary supply granted, totaling KSh 525,691,433,185 across recurrent and development schedules.
Bill No.
No. 27 of 2023
Gazette No.
Supplement No. 87 of 2023
Sponsor
Ndindi Nyoro
Background
The Appropriation Bill, 2023 is introduced to provide legal authority for the allocation and spending of public funds for the 2023/2024 financial year. The bill ensures that government spending aligns with the approved national budget estimates and establishes legislative limits on specific expenditures.
Key Amendments
This Bill does not amend existing substantive statutes but rather provides seasonal authorization for budget implementation under Article 206 of the Constitution.
New Obligations
- Consolidated Fund Withdrawals: The National Treasury is authorized to withdraw KSh 1,782,719,351,772 to meet recurrent and development expenditures for the financial year ending 30th June, 2024.
- Student Sponsorship Limits: Under Section 4, the State Department for Higher Education and Research must strictly limit its GoK Sponsorship to Students in Private Universities (under sub-vote 0504000, programme 1065004000) to the allocated amount. The department is barred from requesting additional supplementary funds under Article 223 of the Constitution for this specific program.
Transitional Provisions
- Commencement: The Act is designated to enter into force on 1st July, 2023, to facilitate the transition into the 2023/2024 financial year.
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