Following the nationwide protests in Kenyan that paralyzed government activities and led to deaths and destruction of private and public properties, president William Ruto of Kenya in a bid to douse tension has taken some drastic measures of cutting spending to calm frayed nerves.

The president in a live broadcast on the national television, Friday, announced key austerity measures aimed at addressing public discontent and cutting government expenditure amid protests in the East African country.

The President also declared that the elimination of budgets allocated to the offices of the First Lady and Second Lady, while placing a ban on the purchase of new cars for government use.

President Ruto announced the dissolution of 47 state agencies and suspended all non-essential travel for government workers, adding that he was drastically cutting by half the number of his advisers.

Mr Ruto said “the number of advisors in government reduced by 50% immediately.”

“The operations of the office of the first lady, second lady and the wife of the prime cabinet will be removed,” Mr Ruto added.

According to the Kenyan president, all non-essential travel by state and public officers “is hereby suspended,” and “no state officer or public servant will participate in harambee.”

Ruto made these decisions after three grueling weeks of anti-government protests, in which citizens called for greater transparency, accountability, and better governance.

Ruto’s actions are aimed at addressing these concerns and demonstrating fiscal responsibility.