Kenyans are not rejecting taxation; they are rejecting exclusion, opacity, and policies detached from lived realities. Fiscal justice demands transparent budgeting, accountable spending, debt restraint, and meaningful public participation. #AdultingNaTaxes

Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi! joins fellow Okoa Uchumi Coalition partners at the Office of the Citizen Townhall on the Finance Bill 2026. Today’s engagement will reflect on the trajectory of public finance over the years and why citizen action matters in shaping Kenya’s economic future. The town hall will also interrogate: 1. Ecumenical reflections on social justice, public finance, and good governance in light of the current realities in Kenya and where we derive hope as citizens. 2. Highlights of the FY 2026/27 Budget Estimates the key hits and misses, and their implications on critical social sectors, including health, education, agriculture, and social protection. As citizens, we must continue demanding transparency, accountability, and people-centered budgeting processes that prioritize dignity and economic justice for all. #FinanceBill2026 #OkoaUchumi

When citizens face economic hardship, excessive benefits for state officers risk eroding trust in fairness and equal justice. #CostOfJusticeKE

Trust grows when constitutional institutions uphold transparency, publish their decisions openly, and demonstrate prudent use of public resources. #CostOfJusticeKE

Transparency is not optional in public service. I agree that Institutions build credibility when they publish spending decisions and accept public scrutiny. #CostOfJusticeKE

The real test is not whether irregularities happen, but how institutions respond when exposed. Silence, defensiveness, or selective accountability weakens public trust. Kenya needs transparent systems that apply equally across every office. #CostOfJusticeKE

Keenya cannot sustain unchecked growth in public sector benefits. @srckenya must remain firm, independent, and guided by the public interest. #CostOfJusticeKE @nisisikenya @UraiaTrust

Strong constitutional oversight means the Salaries and Remuneration Commission should regulate benefits with accountability, public interest, and fiscal responsibility at the center. #CostOfJusticeKE

Independence should never mean exemption from scrutiny. Strong institutions accept oversight because accountability strengthens legitimacy and public confidence. #CostOfJusticeKE @UraiaTrust @Kenyajudiciary @srckenya

At a time of high taxes, unemployment, and rising cost of living, how should the government balance public expenditure on state officers’ benefits with the urgent economic realities facing citizens? #OurTaxesOurVoice

Kenya continues to experience growing public concern over the rising cost of living, high taxation, unemployment, and increasing pressure on public resources. In this context, questions around how taxpayer money is spent across government institutions have become central to national debates on governance, accountability, and public trust. Within this environment, the ongoing legal dispute on judicial car grants and judges’ allowances (Civil Appeal No. E533 of 2024 – Salaries & Remuneration Commission v Gachuiri & 3 Others [2026] KECA 692 (KLR)) has intensified public discussion on public expenditure, constitutional oversight, and institutional accountability. The case stems from historical benefit arrangements that evolved from pre-2010 duty-free vehicle schemes into progressively increased car grants for judges, raising questions about how such benefits are determined and regulated under the Constitution. The matter has highlighted the role of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), which is constitutionally mandated to set and review remuneration for state officers. It has also raised broader concerns about institutional coordination, oversight gaps, and adherence to constitutional processes in approving public sector benefits. At the same time, the case has sparked a national conversation on judicial independence, separation of powers, and public confidence in constitutional institutions. While judicial independence remains a foundational principle of democracy, there is increasing public demand for transparency and accountability in how taxpayer-funded benefits are managed, especially in a difficult economic period. For many citizens, this issue goes beyond legal interpretation, it reflects deeper questions about national priorities. With essential services such as healthcare, education, and employment creation under strain, there is growing scrutiny over whether public spending decisions reflect the urgent needs of ordinary Kenyans. However, it is equally important that this conversation is conducted in a balanced manner that respects constitutional institutions and safeguards judicial independence, while still allowing for legitimate public scrutiny and civic engagement. The #CostOfJusticeKE campaign is a citizen-driven initiative aimed at fostering informed national dialogue on judicial benefits, public expenditure, and constitutional accountability. It seeks to empower citizens to critically engage with how public resources are allocated and to raise important questions about fairness, transparency, and governance priorities. The campaign encourages Kenyans to interrogate key issues such as: 1. How are benefits for state officers determined and reviewed? 2. Are current accountability and oversight systems effective and transparent? 3. How should Kenya balance judicial independence with public accountability? 4. What impact do such cases have on public trust in institutions? 5. How can citizens play a stronger role in shaping public expenditure decisions? This campaign is not just about judicial allowances,it is about strengthening accountability, enhancing transparency, and ensuring that public resources are used in the best interest of citizens. Join the conversation under #CostOfJusticeKE as we build a national dialogue on governance, public finance, and constitutional accountability. Together, let’s amplify citizen voices, strengthen trust in public institutions, and demand responsible use of public resources. #CostOfJusticeKE

You are among the thieves, how can you admit that you're stealing from fellow Africans but can't steal from the white people.

Update on Kenya's 2026/27 Budget Estimates The Leader of Majority tabled the estimates of 2026/27 expenditure in the National Assembly on April 30th What does it entail .Thread on the on 9 Areas: 1. Overall macro level 2026/27 budget numbers 2. Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission 3. Education 4. Health 5. Agriculture & livestock development 6. Micro, Small & Medium size enterprises 7. State House & the Executive Office of the President 8. Roads & Transport 9. Social protection & senior citizen affairs

What is the human cost of stalled public projects in communities,and how do we shift from a culture of launching projects to one of completing and sustaining them for public benefit? #StalledProjectsKE

Mega-projects like the LAPSSET corridor don’t fail overnight,they stall when political will,funding and coordination weaken across administrations.Responsibility lies with both national leadership and implementing agencies. #StalledProjectsKE

Public funds were committed, construction began, then silence. No budget, no progress, no answers. Governance must be measured by completion, not initiation. Who is responsible for this stalled County Assembly project? #StalledProjectsKE

The Nairobi Thika Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project was envisioned as a flagship public transport project aimed at transforming mobility along the busy Thika Road corridor in Nairobi. The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system was designed to ease traffic congestion, improve commuter experience, and provide a faster, more efficient mass transit solution for the city. The project was expected to modernize urban transport through dedicated bus lanes, improved stations, and integrated public transit infrastructure along one of Nairobi’s most heavily used highways. It formed part of broader plans to address chronic congestion and support Nairobi’s growing population. However, the project has faced major setbacks and remains incomplete. Reports indicate that the Chinese contractor, Stecol Corporation, abandoned works midway after the government allegedly failed to provide additional funds required to complete the Bus Rapid Transit system. The stalled state of the project has fueled public concern over financial accountability, project planning, and possible misuse of public resources. Many citizens now view the incomplete corridor as a symbol of delayed reforms and the persistent challenge of corruption in major infrastructure projects. Years after its announcement, Nairobi commuters continue to face heavy traffic congestion while the promised transport solution remains unrealized. When transformative public transport projects stall after significant spending, who is held accountable for the lost time, money, and public trust? #StalledProjectsKE