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WHY YOU NEED TO ENGAGE IN THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON THE NATIONAL BUDGET ESTIMATES 2023-2024

Public participation plays a crucial role in shaping the future of a nation. As the national budget for 2023-2024 takes shape, it is vital for citizens to actively engage in the decision-making process. Here’s why your participation matters and how it can help build a better future for all.

  • Ensuring Accountability: By actively participating in the budget process, citizens hold the government accountable for their fiscal decisions. Your involvement helps promote transparency and prevents potential misallocation or misuse of public funds.
  • Prioritizing Citizen Needs: Your participation allows you to voice your concerns and ensure that the national budget reflects the needs and aspirations of the people. By actively engaging, you can influence the allocation of resources towards crucial sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social welfare.
  • Fostering Inclusive Governance: Participating in the budget process ensures that diverse perspectives are considered. It promotes inclusivity, as citizens from various backgrounds can provide valuable insights and ideas that may have otherwise been overlooked. This leads to more representative and equitable budget decisions.
  • Enhancing Public Services: Through your participation, you can advocate for increased investment in public services that directly impact your daily life. Whether it’s improving public transportation, enhancing healthcare facilities, or expanding educational opportunities, your input can help shape policies that benefit everyone.
  • Empowering Communities: Engaging in the budget process empowers individuals and communities to take an active role in decision-making. By participating, you contribute to strengthening democratic processes and promote a sense of ownership over the country’s development.

Participating in the ongoing public participation on the national budget estimates for 2023-2024 is not just a civic duty but a means to shape the future of your nation. Your active involvement ensures accountability, prioritizes citizen needs, fosters inclusive governance, enhances public services, and empowers communities. Let your voice be heard and make a positive impact on the policies that shape our collective future.

Its your turn to make your futures secure!

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Cedc Kenya

Transforming and Empowering community Lives through knowledge

Comments (4)

  1. Kevin Okana
    May 17, 2023

    It’s our responsibility as citizens to get involved in budget matters for improved governance and to ensure every shillings count

  2. Rose
    May 18, 2023

    Fiscal transparency is a collective responsibility, thus us citizens it’s our role to demand Accountability from our duty bearer’s.

  3. Grace
    May 18, 2023

    Let’s take up our roles us citizens

  4. LILIAN
    May 18, 2023

    Let’s shape our country through this noble initiatiaves

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