THE KENYAN CONVERSATION.

                        

Kenya is a country under siege. We are at a point where anything small could lead us into civil war. Although the President refused to sign the Finance Bill 2024, things are not great. He made threats to County governments saying that there will be a need to reduce the money allocated to them. 

Demanding for our rights has now become a crime  in a country where we usually brag about democracy. It's sad how the person who promised to protect the constitution has gone back on his word.

Protests against the Finance Bill are not against paying taxes, we are pushing for accountability of the taxes we pay and loans borrowed by the government.

In recent times we've seen how the government wastes money on misguided priorities while key services are not being funded properly. There are many tactful ways to stop these protests without anybody losing out.

The President should reduce the State House Budget by 60% and the funds to go to the Linda Mama and School feeding programs and Pending bills. It was a shame to see schools closing earlier than expected because there was no food to sustain them for the remainder of the term. 
Why do we have to allocate more than eight billion shillings for State House operations when our kids cannot access education. 
At the same time, funding for Linda Mama was cut by half just to cater for prayer warriors in the State House. Imagine using 1.6 trillion to run offices while 750 billion is being allocated for development. Why should the government spend 1.1 billion to pay advisors of a president who does not listen ?

The president should also abolish the spouse offices for his wife and DPs spouse. That money to go to Medical Interns and school infrastructure programmes. In most countries, the office of the First Lady is not legal. In Kenya we have gone to the extent of creating an office for the wife of the Prime Cabinet Secretary. That is wastage of finances. People should take care of their own wives. The money being wasted here is enough to pay our medical interns and even build classrooms in marginalised areas across the country.

 Reduce DPs budget by 70% and use that money to hire JSS Intern teachers and Counties equitable share.  Why should we fund the importation of seafood for Gachagua when JSS teachers are not enough ? How can a house built by 400 million be renovated by 600 million ? The DP has always reminded us that Kenya is a company and you only get dividends depending on your shares . We  agree but for you to get  enough dividends , you must invest  in the company.

The government also needs to  reduce travel budget for both local and foreign travels for all GOK officials including the President and his people by 90% and redirect the funds for education capitation and HELB. How can a government spend more money on travels than the money set aside for developments ? That money should be used to fund higher education institutions which will reduce the pressure from the parents. It's the responsibility of any government to ensure that all its citizens are literate.

 The government needs to respect the constitution by abolishing the CAS approved positions and use that money to fund last mile connections. The likes of Millicent Omanga are doing nothing in those positions. Money meant for the illegal office should be spent somewhere. Imagine spending 490 million yearly on illegal offices.

The government together with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission should reduce the salary of the MPs by half and use the money to develop infrastructure. Most MPs are doing nothing in the parliament hence they should not be earning those huge chunks of money. I even propose that the MPs should be part time and have their own jobs somewhere rather than sitting in Nairobi waiting for bribes. People like Oscar Sudi should not even be paid since they are rarely there.

Bring an amendment to abolish the Women Rep Position. This post was meant to promote gender equality at the expense of taxpayers money. Instead of fighting for women , some of them are busy creating content on OnlyFans. Thye allowed the government to withdraw funding of Linda Mama just because NGAAF was given an additional five hundred million.

Scrap the CDF and re-purpose those funds to Free Education. This CDF is being used to bribe these MPigs. Most MPs use CDF as a campaign tool hence the funds should be redirected towards something important. You have to give a bribe for your kid to get a bursary
The government also needs to audit the lifestyles of politicians and let people explain where they got their riches. People like Oscar Sudi and Murkomen have become billionaires overnight. People should be compelled to explain where they get money to buy those branded shoes and watches.

The EACC should be forced to explain why we have many corruption scandals without imprisonment. The likes of Linturi should be put in jail, Rotich hanged and Sakaja impeached. The government should also ensure that there is accountability of funds and money borrowed should be explained . Why should we pay debts used for personal development?
Let it be known that we are not against paying taxes. We are against exploitation and misuse of funds.

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