A group of legislators from the Ukambani region has slammed the Kenya Kwanza government, demanding immediate action to alleviate the soaring cost of living, which has caused hardship for Kenyans.
The lawmakers, led by Kathiani MP Robert Mbui, Matungulu MP Stephen Mule, and Kitui Central MP Makali Mulu, claimed that Kenyans have been burdened by corruption and exorbitant taxes on essential commodities, particularly fuel.
“The Kenya Kwanza team told us that a sitting government has a responsibility to mitigate the cost of living, and they told us from the Azimio faction to stay aside. We have stepped aside and kept silent, but the truth is, we are suffering. Taxes are increasing daily, fuel costs are high, and we cannot even afford to buy food,” MP Mbui said.
MP Mule echoed the sentiments by Mbui, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
“We want to all agree that the cost of living is high. Maybe the MPs on your side do not tell you the truth, but as Azimio, we tell you things are bad,” Mule said.
MP Makali, on his part, called out the government for always blaming its predecessors when things went wrong in its governance.
“Stop looking at the rear mirror. The government is in your hands now,” he said.
Kibwezi West MP Mwangi Mutuse addressed concerns about government officials involved in corruption and called on the President to put his house in order.
