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As Kenya moves steadily toward the 2027 General Election, the country finds itself at a defining moment. The national conversation is increasingly dominated by coalition arithmetic, political realignments, and electoral calculations. Yet these developments, while important, should not distract us from the deeper question confronting our Republic; how do we restore public confidence in government while laying the foundations for sustainable and inclusive prosperity?
The answer lies not in louder political rhetoric but in stronger institutions, greater fiscal transparency, ethical leadership, and a renewed social contract between the State and its citizens.
The latest report presented by the Controller of Budget to Parliament offers a sobering reminder of the scale of the challenge. Kenya's public debt has reached approximately KSh 12.8 trillion, with a substantial share of national revenue committed to servicing debt obligations.
