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Steve Biko

@steveking80

Community mobilizer/ToT GBV Facilitator, champion for Youth SRHR,Gender Equality and Women/Girls Empowerment.

kenya Katılım Temmuz 2009
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The right of Kenyans to demand accountability, transparency, and credibility in electoral processes must never be criminalised. Citizens are not enemies of democracy for documenting irregularities or acting as independent election observers. While protecting ballot secrecy is important, the @IEBCKenya under Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and the Commission must be careful not to create fear around legitimate public oversight of elections. Criminalising constitutional freedoms is the beginning of undermining electoral justice, transparency, and public trust in Kenya’s democracy. A free and fair election thrives on openness, accountability, and citizen confidence , not intimidation. #UshenziKE @IEBCKenya
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What mechanisms are needed to ensure openness and accountability in the use of taxpayer funds to strengthen public trust in governance institutions? #CostOfJusticeKE
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Kenya continues to experience growing public concern over the rising cost of living, high taxation, unemployment, and increasing pressure on public resources. In this context, questions around how taxpayer money is spent across government institutions have become central to national debates on governance, accountability, and public trust. Within this environment, the ongoing legal dispute on judicial car grants and judges’ allowances (Civil Appeal No. E533 of 2024 – Salaries & Remuneration Commission v Gachuiri & 3 Others [2026] KECA 692 (KLR)) has intensified public discussion on public expenditure, constitutional oversight, and institutional accountability. The case stems from historical benefit arrangements that evolved from pre-2010 duty-free vehicle schemes into progressively increased car grants for judges, raising questions about how such benefits are determined and regulated under the Constitution. The matter has highlighted the role of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), which is constitutionally mandated to set and review remuneration for state officers. It has also raised broader concerns about institutional coordination, oversight gaps, and adherence to constitutional processes in approving public sector benefits. At the same time, the case has sparked a national conversation on judicial independence, separation of powers, and public confidence in constitutional institutions. While judicial independence remains a foundational principle of democracy, there is increasing public demand for transparency and accountability in how taxpayer-funded benefits are managed, especially in a difficult economic period. For many citizens, this issue goes beyond legal interpretation, it reflects deeper questions about national priorities. With essential services such as healthcare, education, and employment creation under strain, there is growing scrutiny over whether public spending decisions reflect the urgent needs of ordinary Kenyans. However, it is equally important that this conversation is conducted in a balanced manner that respects constitutional institutions and safeguards judicial independence, while still allowing for legitimate public scrutiny and civic engagement. The #CostOfJusticeKE campaign is a citizen-driven initiative aimed at fostering informed national dialogue on judicial benefits, public expenditure, and constitutional accountability. It seeks to empower citizens to critically engage with how public resources are allocated and to raise important questions about fairness, transparency, and governance priorities. The campaign encourages Kenyans to interrogate key issues such as: 1. How are benefits for state officers determined and reviewed? 2. Are current accountability and oversight systems effective and transparent? 3. How should Kenya balance judicial independence with public accountability? 4. What impact do such cases have on public trust in institutions? 5. How can citizens play a stronger role in shaping public expenditure decisions? This campaign is not just about judicial allowances,it is about strengthening accountability, enhancing transparency, and ensuring that public resources are used in the best interest of citizens. Join the conversation under #CostOfJusticeKE as we build a national dialogue on governance, public finance, and constitutional accountability. Together, let’s amplify citizen voices, strengthen trust in public institutions, and demand responsible use of public resources. #CostOfJusticeKE
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What role can citizens play in demanding accountability, shaping governance decisions, and ensuring prudent use of public resources across all arms of government?#CostOfJusticeKE
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How can Kenya strengthen trust in constitutional institutions while ensuring they remain accountable, transparent, and responsive to citizens’ needs? #CostOfJusticeKE
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