Govt Scraps Funding for National Celebrations in Cost-Cutting Shift
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Govt Scraps Funding for National Celebrations in Cost-Cutting Shift

June 1, 2026
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The government has announced it will no longer finance national holiday celebrations, including Independence Day, Labour Day and International Women’s Day, starting in the 2026/27 financial year. The directive, confirmed on Sunday by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Dr Ramathan Ggoobi, marks a significant policy shift aimed

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