Senior Counsel Paul Muite has launched a sharp attack on the government, accusing it of failing to take responsibility for what he describes as widespread looting and increasingly oppressive tax practices affecting ordinary Kenyans.
Muite’s remarks came after Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi publicly acknowledged that a Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund is privately owned, an admission that has triggered fresh debate about transparency and accountability in public finance.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Muite claimed that despite massive public concern over alleged financial leakages through platforms and projects such as e-Citizen, e-procurement systems, the Social Health Authority, mega dams, stadiums, and markets, no individual has been held accountable.
He further argued that Kenyans are suffering under what he termed a “stranglehold” on their finances, pointing to what he described as predatory practices by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
According to Muite, the tax regime has become unbearable, yet lacks meaningful oversight or accountability.
The senior lawyer also hit back at Keiyo South MP Gideon Kimaiyo, who had accused him of being tribally biased.
The MP questioned why Muite has been outspoken during President William Ruto’s administration while allegedly remaining silent during the governments of former presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and Mwai Kibaki.
In response, Muite dismissed the claim and urged the legislator to “read,” implying that his record of public criticism spans multiple administrations.
The exchange has reignited broader concerns about governance, transparency, and accountability in Kenya.
Muite’s statements echo growing public frustration over perceived impunity among state officials and institutions.
As pressure mounts, many Kenyans continue to call for concrete reforms to curb corruption, strengthen accountability mechanisms, and restore public trust—demands critics say the government has yet to fully address.
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