President William Ruto highlighted public engagement and revisions to Kenya’s proposed Finance Bill after hosting the Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group at State House in Nairobi on Sunday.
In a post on X, the president stated: “We have had a robust public engagement on the proposed Finance Bill. We have adjusted the document accordingly.”
Ruto added: “We are glad we are having conversations about issues, and our institutions are working. This is how democracies function.”
The Kenyan leader did not provide specifics on what changes were made to the crucial legislation that guides the government’s annual budget and financial plans.
However, his remarks suggested the initial draft drew substantive public feedback that prompted adjustments.
The Finance Bill shapes policies on taxation, spending, economic plans, public services, infrastructure development and debt management for the upcoming fiscal year. It faces further scrutiny as it heads to Parliament in the coming weeks.
Ruto, who took office in September 2022, has repeatedly vowed to run an transparent, inclusive government – though skeptics argue his administration’s actions have not always matched that rhetoric.
By emphasizing public input and revisions, Ruto appeared to be portraying his administration as taking a responsive, democratic approach to the key bill.
