Kenya’s School Arson Cases Raise Questions on Accountability

Malombe faces pressure over rising insecurity in Kitui as NLP demands action

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe is facing significant pressure from National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Kyalo Muli over a surge in insecurity and killings within the county.

Boniface Mwangi: We demand accountability

State: The master collector but accountability rookie

The Kenyan government excels at collecting revenue but struggles with accountability, according to a recent report. Despite being a major revenue collector, the state faces challenges in ensuring transparency and proper management of public funds.

State: The master tax collector but accountability rookie

Kenya's tax system has achieved remarkable efficiency in collection, with processes like PAYE and VAT largely invisible to citizens. However, the article highlights a contrasting weakness in accountability surrounding these efficient collection mechanisms.