Government Scrutinized Over Ksh4B Maize Subsidy and Withholding County Funds - November 2025

The Kenyan government is under scrutiny for spending Ksh4 billion on a maize flour subsidy program in FY 2022/23 without parliamentary approval, an action raising concerns about the misuse of public funds. In addition, former Chief Justice David Maraga strongly criticized President William Ruto's economic management, accusing him of escalating the national debt without tangible benefits for Kenyans. Mumias East MP Peter Salasya also launched an attack on President Ruto, accusing him of paralyzing county governments by withholding funds. Salasya claims the government's rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement (EGP) system has halted essential services.