Leaders affiliated with the Kenya Kwanza administration have criticized the High Court for stopping implementing the finance act for a week, saying the courts ignored the majority's views.

During a church service in muranga on Sunday, the leaders said that suspending the execution of the Act would undermine the government's commitment to implementing programs listed in the fiscal budget for 2023/2024.

PHOTO | COURTESY Alice Wahome

Water Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome stated that the executive, led by the President, requires the participation of other branches of government to carry out projects to improve Kenyans' lives.

She pointed out that the government will accomplish less by postponing the law because taxes are the primary funding source.

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"What can the government do in the absence of funds?" The taxes suggested in the finance bill are intended to improve Kenyans' lives, and the President is committed to reviving the economy," she said.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, for his part, stated that the implementation of the Sh. 3.69 trillion budget is dependent on the finance legislation.

PHOTO | COURTESY Ndindi Nyoro

He said, " The government will appeal the court's ruling for the bill to be implemented, and the government will source funds to actualize budgeted programs.

The Kiharu MP stated that several of the budget's programs aim to improve the livelihoods of ordinary mwananchi, accusing opposition leaders of obstructing government operations.

Other MPs, including Joseph Munyoro (Kigumo), Gitonga Mukunji (Manyatta), Njuguna Kawambui (Gatundu North), and John Kaguchia (Mukurweini), have vowed to use legal means to have the Act implemented, stating that Kenyans expect the government to stabilize commodity prices to lower the cost of living.