Ledama Slams State House Lunches as Wasteful

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has urged President William Ruto to suspend State House luncheons and county tours, describing them as an unnecessary drain on public resources.

In a X statement on Wednesday, Ledama said that the money spent on buffets, per diems and bus rides would be better directed toward infrastructure development and job creation.

“You may not like what I have to say but I’ll say it anyway: State House lunches are a waste of public funds. Bus rides, per diems and buffets don’t build roads or jobs,” the senator stated.

He proposed that the Head of State adopt digital town halls for at least 100 days instead of hosting county delegations at State House or travelling frequently around the country.

“Mr. President, pause county visits and State House lunches for 100 days—embrace digital town halls. End the politics of plates, embrace the politics of the future,” he said.

The outspoken senator argued that digital forums would not only cut costs but also provide a more efficient way for citizens to engage with the presidency.

President Ruto has in recent months hosted delegations from various counties at State House for what his office describes as consultative luncheons.

Ledama’s review follows a series of county visits and high-profile meetings where the President has repeatedly emphasized the need for unity and direct engagement with local leaders.