National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has revealed that nearly all proposals from the controversial Finance Bill 2024 were ultimately passed in December 2024—just five months after the bill was initially rejected amid public outcry.
Speaking on June 22, 2025, Ichung’wah highlighted the silent passage of the proposals, noting that this time the process was peaceful and uneventful.
“Everything that was in the Finance Bill 2024 was eventually passed in December 2024,” Ichung’wah stated. “No one died, no one insulted us and no stones were thrown. In fact, 97% of the proposals were passed—only 3% didn’t make it through.”
His remarks come at a time when tensions are rising again across the country over the Finance Bill 2025. Critics argue that the current administration is not listening to public concerns, despite a worsening economic situation.
Ichung’wah’s comments have sparked fresh debate, with some Kenyans seeing them as a dismissal of the sacrifices made by protestors last year.
The Finance Bill 2024 had triggered nationwide protests due to its proposed tax hikes and increased cost of living. At the time, clashes with police had resulted in deaths and injuries, leading to the bill being shelved.
However, the Majority Leader’s statement confirms suspicions that the government was determined to push through most of the proposals quietly after the initial resistance subsided.
As the Finance Bill 2025 stirs similar controversy, Ichung’wah’s words are likely to fuel further public scrutiny of parliamentary processes and government accountability.
Author: Bashir Juma
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