Comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi believes President William Ruto is on the brink of making history by creating a lean and efficient government to revive Kenya's economy. Speaking on Citizen TV's Daybreak show on Friday, Omondi recommended reducing the number of county governors from 47 to 24 to cut public expenditure and curb the ballooning wage bill.



Omondi compared Kenya to Texas, USA, a state larger than Kenya but governed by only one governor. "We need a lean government. President Ruto could be the biggest winner of the Gen Z revolution because he has the opportunity to do what the people want," he said. "I might be the only person with the moral authority to speak because I’ve been arrested 13 times, and my message has never changed.

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We need a very lean government. I suggest, Mr. President, take your time and when ready, cut down the number of counties and governors from 47 to 24."



Omondi also called for the elimination of Woman Representatives, criticizing their silence on the Finance Bill 2024, which proposed taxing sanitary pads. "How could we have a clause in the Finance Bill 2024 that taxes pads with 47 woman reps in office? They couldn't hold a forum or protests against it? What are they representing? Do we need woman reps? The president needs to do away with unnecessary positions.

He started by dissolving the Cabinet. I know he will fire all the parastatal heads. He needs to fire the Inspector General of Police today," Omondi asserted.



According to the Constitution, governors can be removed from office for violating the Constitution, engaging in criminal activities, abusing office, or being physically or mentally incapable of performing their functions. Reducing the number of county governors would require a parliamentary initiative and possibly a referendum to amend the Constitution.