Karen Nyamu puts her foot in her mouth again while defending Ruto’s spending
A statement by Karen Nyamu has reignited debate over government spending after she challenged comparisons between past and current State House budgets.
Her remarks followed criticism of earlier comments in which she questioned why allocations from different administrations were being measured against each other.
“Kama Uhuru Kenyatta hakujenga State House mpya, mbona mnacompare budget ya watu wawili wenye hawakufanya kazi same?” she posed.
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The comments come amid growing scrutiny of projects linked to William Ruto’s administration, particularly developments at State House, Nairobi.
Budget concerns and public sentiment
Kenya is currently operating under one of its largest national budgets in recent years, with Treasury reports indicating increased allocations across multiple sectors. However, this has coincided with rising public concern over the cost of living and persistent funding gaps in essential services such as healthcare.
Critics argue that high-value projects at State House risk sending the wrong message at a time when public hospitals continue to face shortages of medicine and staffing challenges.
Online reactions
Nyamu’s remarks quickly gained traction online, drawing a mix of criticism and humour from users across platforms.
Some of the responses included:
“OMG, she opened her mouth again
