Omtatah claims Ksh.6.54 trillion borrowed illegally, warns Kenya is collapsing under corruption

In a post on X, Omtatah stated that the country’s current crisis has been years in the making, citing looting of public resources, illegal debt accumulation, betrayal of the Constitution, and the silence of political leaders as signs of a broken system.

“The looting. The illegal debt. The betrayal of the Constitution. The collapse of public services. The silence of career politicians. These are old scripts repeated by leaders who believe Kenyans forget quickly,” Omtatah stated.

The senator accused leaders of using political distractions to divert public attention from governance failures, saying scandals, coalitions, slogans, and political handshakes have been used repeatedly to shield those in power from accountability.

Omtatah further claimed that between 2014 and 2024, Kenya borrowed Ksh.9.11 trillion, but only Ksh.2.57 trillion received proper parliamentary approval. According to him, the remaining Ksh.6.54 trillion comprises unconstitutional debt unfairly imposed on taxpayers.

“Meanwhile, you pay more taxes for debts you never approved and never benefited from,” he noted. 

Omtatah also criticized the political class for allegedly prioritizing succession politics over reforms, claiming that many leaders are more interested in inheriting power than in fixing the country’s systemic problems.

“They criminalize protesters. They weaponize police. They reward political loyalists with advisory jobs funded by taxpayers. They protect corruption networks while ordinary Kenyans suffer,” he stated.

The senator defended his continued legal battles against the government, saying the courts remain the last line of defense in protecting the Constitution and safeguarding citizens from unchecked plunder from the State. 

Drawing parallels with Kenya’s historical struggles, Omtatah referenced the fight for independence, the Saba Saba movement, and the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, saying every generation has been called upon to defend freedom and justice.