Dr. Vincent Munyoki, Youth Leader of Kitui County and founder of the Vincent Munyoki Foundation, has condemned the 13th Parliament as the worst cohort in Kenya’s legislative history.
Despite their impressive qualifications, the MPs, who rose to power through tribal parties led by regional kingpins, have failed to connect with the public sentiment. Munyoki asserts that the legislators have exercised their constitutional powers with blatant impunity, passing bills without considering the country’s needs.
Dr. Munyoki highlights that these MPs abandoned their constituents upon entering Parliament, isolating themselves within the ivory tower of the Parliament Building. He criticizes their lack of engagement with voters, noting that their public interactions are limited to the distribution of Constituency Development Funds (CDF), which they treat as personal wealth.
This behavior, Munyoki claims, was evident when 347 MPs allowed the contentious Finance Bill 2024 to progress despite widespread public opposition.
Munyoki credits the intervention of Generation Z for the rejection of the Finance Bill by the president. He emphasizes that the MPs must be held accountable for the lives lost during the protests against the bill.
According to Munyoki, the MPs’ failure to explore alternative revenue generation methods, other than increasing taxes, signifies their negligence and disconnect from the electorate. He proposes the formation of a group to audit MPs’ activities and expose their mistakes to prevent further costly errors.
The youth leader calls for the dissolution of the 13th Parliament, urging the president to allow MPs to seek a fresh mandate from the people. He praises Honorable Charles Nguna for admitting that MPs are earning undeserved money and insists that any MPs bribed to pass the Finance Bill should refund the money.
Munyoki identifies the 13th Parliament as the true enemy of Kenyans, urging citizens to hold these legislators accountable.
Dr. Munyoki particularly criticizes MPs from the Ukambani region, especially those in Kitui County, for supporting the Finance Bill despite clear opposition from the youth. He calls on these legislators to focus on the interests of their constituents, particularly the youth, who represent the future of the country.
Dr Munyoki encourages the youth to remain engaged in political processes and governance, advocating for their rights and holding leaders accountable through active participation and dialogue.
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