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Chris Muriithi says the real issues behind protests remain unresolved
23rd June, 2026 03:32 PM
Journalist Chris Muriithi has said that the challenges that pushed many Kenyans to protest have not been addressed.
She explained on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, that economic difficulties are still affecting many people and remain a major concern. According to him, the situation that led to public frustration has not changed.
“The economic pressures that fuelled the protests have not disappeared,” Chris Muriithi said.
She argued that many Kenyans expected a different outcome after the elections. Muriithi explained that some voters supported leaders based on faith and trust, but now feel disappointed by the results they have seen. He said this has contributed to growing frustration among sections of the public.
“Many people voted based on faith and have ended up being betrayed,” Chris Muriithi said.
Muriithi also raised concerns about government programmes that continue to attract criticism. She pointed to the Social Health Authority and questioned its impact on ordinary Kenyans. He also spoke about deductions made through the housing levy.
“SHA remains the biggest health scam ever witnessed in this country,” Chris Muriithi said.
Issues affecting Kenyans
The commentator further questioned the housing levy, saying many workers continue to contribute without a clear path to benefiting from affordable housing. He explained that the deductions continue despite concerns raised by some members of the public. According to him, the issue remains unresolved.
“The housing levy continues to be deducted from workers who have no realistic prospect of ever occupying an affordable unit,” Chris Muriithi said.
Muriithi also touched on the country’s debt situation. She said public debt has continued to grow and remains an important issue that should be discussed. She explained that economic performance should be measured against promises that were made before the elections.
While raising concerns, Muriithi acknowledged that there have also been positive developments under the current administration. However, she questioned whether the bottom-up economic model promised during the campaign period has been fully achieved.
“There are many positives that can also be noted with this government; the question is whether the bottom-up economic model that was plastered in Manifestos has been achieved,” Chris Muriithi said.
She also pointed to the recent voter registration exercise, which brought in millions of new voters. According to her, most of the new voters are young people who could play a major role in the 2027 general election.
