President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced the removal of 228 political appointees from various government ministries as part of his administration’s Economic Reform Agenda, aimed at reducing government expenditure.
The decision was shared with the public via the President’s official X account, where he described it as a direct cost-cutting measure.
The 228 appointees to be removed within the next 15 days include 7 State Ministers, 43 Deputy Ministers, 109 Senior Political Directors, and 69 Political Directors. This measure is expected to save the government Rf 5.714 million per month.
This significant reduction in political appointments aligns with the President’s broader efforts to streamline government operations and ensure more efficient use of public funds.