MP Makali Mulu says Kenya Kwanza has achieved only 5% of its targets
By Faith Lagat, June 16, 2026Kitui Central Member of Parliament Makali Mulu has assessed the Kenya Kwanza administration’s performance, stating that the government has achieved only 5 per cent of the agreed performance indicators by its third year in office.
Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, June 15, 2026, Mulu said the administration would, at best, struggle to exceed 20 per cent delivery by the end of its term if current trends continue.
“If you want to know whether a government has performed, you compare its promises with what it has achieved,” Mulu stated.
He added that the evaluation was based on performance indicators agreed between the government and the public.
Assessment of government performance
Mulu said the assessment of government performance should be based on measurable delivery against stated commitments. He noted that at the end of the third year, Kenya Kwanza had only delivered 5 per cent of its planned targets.
“If we are to talk about development record and do the next voting based on development performance, I tell you, Kenya Kwanza will lose it early,” he said.
The MP reiterated that he had previously raised similar concerns, warning that unmet development expectations could influence future electoral outcomes. He also referenced regional political dynamics, saying Western Kenya remains divided and has rarely voted as a unified bloc, except in past political cycles.
Mulu pointed to leadership fragmentation in the region, noting that internal divisions weaken collective bargaining power in national development matters.
Regional equity and development concerns
The legislator raised concerns over the distribution of national resources, arguing that all regions contribute taxes and should receive equitable development.
“We all pay taxes. There should never come a time when we’ll be judged by the fact that we didn’t vote for this bloc and then don’t get development,” Mulu said.
He further said perceived imbalances in development allocation continue to affect equitable growth across regions.
Mulu also commented on ongoing political differences among leaders in Western Kenya, stating that lack of unity has affected the region’s ability to advance shared interests.
Government response and ongoing debate
President William Ruto has defended his administration’s performance, citing progress in road construction, affordable housing, and other national infrastructure projects.
Speaking during a meeting with Maendeleo ya Wanawake representatives, Ruto said his government’s development record would secure a second term, dismissing criticism as unfounded.
He also rejected claims regarding cited losses under the Social Health Authority (SHA), describing them as politically motivated.
Mulu’s remarks come amid wider national debates on the Finance Bill 2026, governance performance, and resource allocation, as political discussions intensify ahead of the 2027 election cycle.