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Originally published by Nation Counties
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June 24, 2026
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Your taxes, their faces: The growing battle over public projects

Your taxes, their faces: The growing battle over public projects

EACC has warned politicians that branding could lead to prosecution or disqualification from vying for office...

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Kenyan politicians are facing increased scrutiny and potential prosecution for branding taxpayer-funded public projects with their names and images. Authorities are cracking down on this practice, deeming it an unethical appropriation of public resources for political gain.

  • The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has warned politicians they risk prosecution and disqualification from elections.
  • This includes a petition to the Senate proposing project inscriptions like “Courtesy of the Taxpayers of Kenya.”
  • Civil society groups and electoral authorities, including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), are also involved in enforcing integrity requirements.

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