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He says the Government normally budgets for K170 million for rentals but has reduced this in the budget.

“We need to create the appropriation through the Supplementary budget that will enable Treasury to authorise expenditure up to that level to pay for the rentals,” states Abel.

However, he added they will be looking closely at government rentals and will investigate thoroughly how funds are spent on rentals.

“We’ve got to have a closer look at the Government costs where an audit team will make sure that everything is justified and fair rental has been paid.”

Secretary for the Department of Personnel Management John Kali said the shutdown period starts after lunch on Friday 23 December 2016 (half day) and ends on Monday 02 January 2017. 

He urged all public servants to return to work on Tuesday 02^nd January 2017.

Kali added that public health authorities, hospitals, police force, Correctional Services, Defense Force, public utilities and other organizations providing essential and emergency services will continue their services to cater for the festive period.

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