Mwelekeo Insights has once again proved why it is the most trusted research firm in Kenya when it comes to explaining fiscal policies.
Through its latest Mwelekeo TV episode, the firm turned what many see as technical documents into a real conversation that every Kenyan can understand.
In the program, the researchers broke down what fiscal policy really means. They explained that it is about how the government raises money through taxes and borrowing, and how that money is spent.
Fridah Mong’are and Tony Nyakoko engaged in a key discussion about fiscal policies. Photo:Mwelekeo Insights Source: Facebook
To make it simple, Mwelekeo Insights compared it to a normal household budget, where salaries come in, loans are taken, and money is spent on food, rent and school fees.
Fridah Mong’are reminded Kenyans that fiscal policies are not just distant debates in Parliament but real issues that affect families daily.
“It might sound a bit technical at first, but this is about your pockets, your choices and your opportunities every single day,” she said.
The firm also highlighted key findings from its research, showing that more than half of Kenyans feel they are overtaxed compared to their neighbours in East Africa.
Fridah Mong’are speaks during a latest episode on Fiscal policies. Photo:Mwelekeo Insights. Source: Facebook
The same study also found that most people believe the government is not spending taxes in ways that improve their daily lives.
Instead, a significant portion of revenue is allocated to debt repayment, leaving little for essential services such as schools, hospitals, and job creation.
This reality, Mwelekeo Insights noted, explains why Kenyans have grown restless every time a new Finance Bill is tabled. People want fairness and transparency. They want to see their money at work.
Tony Nyakoko built on this by stressing that fiscal policies are not just for economists.
Tony Nyakoko gestures during a crucial debate on Fiscal policies on Mwelekeo TV. Photo: Mwelekeo Insights Source: Facebook
“Once it’s dissected, you see how it touches transport costs, how much tax you pay, and even how fair government decisions feel,” he said.
By bringing this research to TV screens, Mwelekeo Insights has shown that policy is not just for the elite in Nairobi. It is for the mama mboga in Gumba, the boda rider in Kisumu, and the young graduate in Nairobi who wants to know why life is getting more expensive.
Once again, the research firm has lived up to its mission: connecting policy to the people and turning complex fiscal debates into everyday conversations.