Debating economy with mwananchi

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi addressing Bunge la Mwananchi members at Jevanjee Gardens in Nairobi on February 3, 2025.

Photo credit: Evans Habil | Nation Media Group

In a number of Kenyans urban centres, citizens often gather at the town square to discuss politics and current affairs. Popularly known as Bunge la Wananchi, the discourse can be lively, intense and searing.

Last Monday, the Treasury Cabinet Secretary and I, attended Bunge at the Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi. We engaged Kenyans on economic and tax issues. Away from the wood paneled board rooms it was, as the lingo goes, economics kwa ground.

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