Controller of Budget Nyakang’o said citizens must take responsibility for holding elected leaders accountable for how they manage public funds.
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has blamed the misuse and wastage of public funds by national and county governments for the rising cost of living, urging Kenyans to elect leaders who will safeguard public resources and demand accountability.
Speaking during a public participation forum organised by Bunge La Mwananchi at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, Nyakang’o said citizens must take responsibility for holding elected leaders accountable for how they manage public funds.
The forum provided an opportunity for Kenyans to raise concerns about government spending, service delivery and the management of public resources.
Participants questioned why the rising cost of basic commodities had not eased despite government interventions, including subsidised fertiliser.
Cynthia Akoth, a member of Bunge La Mwananchi, questioned the impact of the fertiliser subsidy on the cost of maize flour and vegetables.
"We were told that the price of fertiliser would bring down the price of flour. Previously, I used to buy a packet of flour at Ksh.70, but now it costs Ksh.120. Previously, three vegetables cost Ksh.10, but now one vegetable costs Ksh.10. Are we being robbed?" she posed.
Another participant, Jesinter Aluoch, raised concerns over delayed funding to universities, questioning the allocation of money for lecturers'…
