Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has strongly denied claims that his office has been allocated a budget of Ksh36 billion, calling the reports completely false and misleading.
Speaking during a media briefing, Mwaura addressed the issue that stemmed from a recent radio interview on Spice FM,
where a representative from a non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on public accountability alleged that the Government Spokesperson’s Office was set to receive Ksh36 billion in the upcoming financial year.
However, the NGO later corrected their statement, clarifying that the figure should have been Ksh38 million, not Ksh36 billion. Despite the clarification, Mwaura took issue with how the information was originally presented and how it gained public traction.
“There are individuals deliberately spreading falsehoods. How can anyone go on national radio and claim that my office is receiving Ksh36 billion? That’s completely untrue,” Mwaura stated firmly.
“Our office doesn’t even have a budget that hits one hundred million. But because some people want to create drama and attract foreign donor attention, they end up spreading exaggerated and incorrect information,” he added.
During the interview on Spice FM, the NGO’s representative initially claimed that the Spokesperson’s Office—operating under the Office of the President—had a budget of Ksh19 billion for the current financial year, and would receive Ksh36 billion in the next one.
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Mwaura condemned these figures as highly inaccurate and criticized the Standard Group, which owns Spice FM, for failing to give him a chance to respond during the broadcast.
He expressed concern about the wider issue of misinformation, especially as the country prepares for the reading of the 2025/2026 national budget and the discussion surrounding the Finance Bill 2025.
According to Mwaura, the government is closely monitoring public discourse and will act against anyone found intentionally misleading the public or attempting to incite unrest.
“This year, we are alert. We won’t allow a repeat of last year’s chaos. Any individual found spreading false information to stir up the public or mislead them will face action from the government,” Mwaura warned.
He went further to describe the misinformation campaign as unpatriotic, especially when it appears intended to provoke anger among citizens or manipulate foreign donors through fabricated data.
Mwaura encouraged Kenyans to use official and legal channels to express their views regarding the Finance Bill, pointing to the ongoing public participation forums being held across the country.
His remarks come amid rising public scrutiny following the recent arrest of software developer Rose Njeri, who developed a digital platform allowing Kenyans to submit their opinions on the Finance Bill 2025. The arrest raised concerns over freedom of expression and the government’s approach to civic engagement.
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Mwaura, however, remained firm in his position, saying that truthful dialogue and responsible citizenship are crucial during this sensitive budget-making period. He urged the public to be wary of misinformation and take part in the process through the appropriate legal avenues.
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