Fatuma Mwaiwe

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @TIKenya @FordFoundation @KeTreasury Leverage us of local radio stations to collect citizen input on spending priorities.#FollowTheMoneyKE

Aligning Budgets with Community Needs. County development priorities are often misaligned with urgent community needs. How can citizens influence county spending to ensure budgets reflect the true priorities of local communities? #FollowTheMoneyKE

📢 Campaign Alert! Tomorrow, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. #FollowTheMoneyKE: County Funds for Public Good campaign. On 13th August 2025, President William Ruto assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, unlocking KSh 415 billion for Kenya’s 47 counties: the largest equitable share since devolution began in 2013. These funds are meant for: ✅ Healthcare (hospitals, clinics, essential drugs) ✅ Infrastructure (roads, markets, street lighting) ✅ Water & sanitation ✅ Agriculture, trade, and social services It’s our duty as citizens to Follow the Money and ensure these funds serve the people, not private pockets. 🗣️ Join us and let’s demand accountability, transparency, and better service delivery for all Kenyans. #FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @KeTreasury @TIKenya @FordFoundation There should be very strict sanctions to blacklist contractors who are implicated in corruption as well as enforce personal liability for officers who authorise misuse#FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @TIKenya @FordFoundation @KeTreasury Citizens must track if roads, health & water are budgeted before ribbon-cutting. #FollowTheMoneyKE @HakiYetuOrg @Maskani254 @kawive @focuscbo

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @TIKenya @FordFoundation @KeTreasury Use Digital Tools to Track and Influence to leverage WhatsApp groups, SMS polls, and local radio to gather community input and push for inclusion in budget plans. #FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @TIKenya @FordFoundation @KeTreasury There should be citizen watchdog Group to track promised vs delivery.#FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @TIKenya @FordFoundation @KeTreasury Leverage us of local radio stations to collect citizen input on spending priorities.#FollowTheMoneyKe

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @KeTreasury @TIKenya @FordFoundation Asset Declaration Monitoring; Require annual DIALs submissions with verification, barring non-compliant officials from office. #FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @KeTreasury @TIKenya @FordFoundation Public Oversight Committees like citizen-led groups to monitor projects, integrated with CRA apps for transparency. #FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @KeTreasury @TIKenya @FordFoundation Establish independent audit committees at the county level. #FollowtheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @KeTreasury @TIKenya @FordFoundation Block ghost projects with GPS-tagged evidence of real work. #FollowTheMoneyKE @Maskani254 @HakiYetuOrg @kawive @focuscbo

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @KeTreasury @TIKenya @FordFoundation Protect whistleblowers who expose county corruption. #FollowTheMoneyKE @HakiYetuOrg @Maskani254 @kawive @focuscbo

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @KeTreasury @TIKenya @FordFoundation Digital Financial Systems; Implement IFMIS upgrades and e-procurement platforms to track expenditures in real-time, reducing manual manipulation. #FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @TISAKenya @KeTreasury @TIKenya @FordFoundation Adopt open contracting Data standards so anyone can trace who got which tender and at what cost for accountability purposes.#FollowTheMoneyKe

Tackling Mismanagement. Reports from OAG highlight continuous misuse of county funds. What systems and safeguards can be put in place to prevent corruption and mismanagement of public resources? #FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @FordFoundation @KeTreasury @TISAKenya Citizens have a right to participate in county budgeting! Kenyan counties should engage citizens through public forums, digital platforms & accessible info. Let's make our voices heard! #FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @FordFoundation @KeTreasury @TISAKenya Citizen involvement is often tokenistic; counties should involve residents at the planning stage, not after decisions are made.#FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @FordFoundation @KeTreasury @TISAKenya Shift participation from token forums to real dialogue,use ward-level barazas, digital platforms & citizen budget scorecards to ensure voices shape county priorities. #FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @FordFoundation @KeTreasury @TISAKenya Empower ward level committees. Establish budget committees in every ward with real mandate to scrutinize and propose changes. Bring participation closer to the people. #FollowTheMoneyKE

@Maskani254 @kawive @FordFoundation @KeTreasury @TISAKenya Train local committees to monitor projects and report via a CRA-managed app. #FollowTheMoneyKE