The exercise by government officials to return their fuel guzzling cars gathered pace Thursday with more of the top range vehicles being surrendered to the Chief Government Engineer.
A section of ministers hailed the move saying it was high time the leadership of this nation led by example for the wellbeing of the public.
Several ministers including the Minister for Finance, Justice, Youth Affairs, Tourism, Lands, Heritage and Higher Education together with their PS's surrendered their guzzlers, bringing to 39 the number of cars handed in so far.
Drivers were also taken through a brief training on the operation of these new 1800cc engine capacity complaint Volkswagen Passats.
Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta who proposed the directive in his budget speech expressed optimism that all government officials would comply ahead of Friday's deadline.
Uhuru however said there could be a delay in the process owing to a number of Ministers and Permanent Secretaries currently out of the country on official duty.
The move is meant to cut down government expenditure on fuel by Sh2B shillings annually.
Uhuru was however quick to defend the government on the decision to award CMC motors the tender to supply the cars.
"The government has a clear policy on how it purchases its vehicles and I am confident all rules were adhered to," he said
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