Azimio la Umoja Coalition Decries One Year of Kenya Kwanza as ‘A Grand Disaster’
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In a candid and scathing assessment of Kenya’s first year under the Kenya Kwanza regime, the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has labeled it “a grand disaster.”
The party’s leaders, addressing the nation, raised concerns about the state of the economy, the rising cost of living, and the deteriorating quality of education.
Economic Woes and Soaring Living Costs.
The party pointed out that despite government claims of economic prosperity, the reality for Kenyan citizens has been far from rosy.
Key economic indicators have deteriorated over the past year. Diesel, paraffin, and petrol prices surged overnight, causing significant hardships for ordinary citizens.
The cost of essential goods such as sugar and maize flour rose sharply, exacerbating the already challenging cost of living.
The Kenyan shilling also took a substantial hit, losing a quarter of its value against the US dollar in just one year.
Unsustainable Government Spending and Debt.
The Azimio la Umoja Coalition Party criticized the Kenya Kwanza regime for increasing government spending by Ksh400 billion despite warnings of debt distress.
Borrowing at astronomical rates has become the norm, while micro and small businesses are struggling to survive due to rising interest rates and taxes.
The party emphasized that the government’s excessive borrowing has further strained the economy and led to a significant increase in loan defaults by small businesses.
Inflation and Education Crisis
The party highlighted the interconnectedness of inflation, food, and fuel prices, stressing that resolving these issues is crucial to improving the cost of living.
The soaring cost of imported grains, coupled with a falling currency, has contributed to the inflationary pressure. Additionally, the education sector has not been spared from the crisis.
Despite the government’s claims of free education, schools are facing a financial crisis, with inadequate funding leading to a strain on parents and a decline in education quality.
Implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) has been marred by chaos, and examination integrity is a growing concern.
No Good News to Offer.
In their closing remarks, the Azimio la Umoja Coalition Party expressed their dismay over the disastrous first year under Kenya Kwanza and stated that there were no good or encouraging words to offer to the citizens.
They called upon the regime to take immediate action to address these pressing issues and uphold their promises to the people, warning that the fate of other incompetent regimes across the continent should serve as a stark reminder.
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