Kigame says the widening gap between public policy and ordinary citizens’ lived experiences exposes deep hypocrisy in national leadership.
In a strongly worded post shared on X on January 12, 2026, Kigame claimed that senior politicians and government officials routinely bypass key public services that millions of Kenyans are expected to use.
In a strongly worded post shared on X on January 12, 2026, Kigame claimed that senior politicians and government officials routinely bypass key public services that millions of Kenyans are expected to use.
He urged citizens to reflect on the contrast between leaders’ promises and their personal choices.
Kigame argued that the children of prominent politicians do not go through the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, their families are not dependent on the Social Health Authority (SHA), and they rarely seek treatment in public institutions such as Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Instead, he said, they prefer private facilities or travel abroad for specialised care.
He further suggested that many of the same leaders will not live in houses constructed under the affordable housing programme, despite championing the policy to ordinary Kenyans.
Kigame argued that the children of prominent politicians do not go through the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, their families are not dependent on the Social Health Authority (SHA), and they rarely seek treatment in public institutions such as Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Instead, he said, they prefer private facilities or travel abroad for specialised care.
He further suggested that many of the same leaders will not live in houses constructed under the affordable housing programme, despite championing the policy to ordinary Kenyans.
According to him, this has contributed to a loss of public trust in state institutions.
His comments spoke to growing frustration among citizens over the quality, accessibility and reliability of public services.
His comments spoke to growing frustration among citizens over the quality, accessibility and reliability of public services.
Kenyans continue to raise concerns about overcrowded hospitals, high costs of healthcare, education reforms that are still in transition, and housing projects seen as out of reach for low-income earners.
Kigame’s remarks also touched on the ongoing national debate surrounding the CBE education model.
Kigame’s remarks also touched on the ongoing national debate surrounding the CBE education model.
A day earlier, on January 11, 2026, he publicly called for a complete return to the former 8-4-4 system, describing CBE as confusing, costly and ineffective.
He argued that government task forces and review committees have failed to fix the challenges that emerged during the transition to CBE.
He argued that government task forces and review committees have failed to fix the challenges that emerged during the transition to CBE.
According to him, the reforms have placed additional pressure on parents and schools without delivering clear benefits to learners.
Kigame was particularly critical of the pathways approach within CBE, which requires students to specialise early in particular tracks.
Kigame was particularly critical of the pathways approach within CBE, which requires students to specialise early in particular tracks.
He warned that this limits learners’ flexibility, reduces their ability to adapt to changing job markets, and could disadvantage them in adulthood.
Beyond education, Kigame has repeatedly questioned the government’s shift from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority.
Beyond education, Kigame has repeatedly questioned the government’s shift from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority.
He says ordinary families face uncertainty about contributions, benefits and access to affordable treatment.
He contrasted this with the tendency of political leaders to seek private healthcare or travel overseas when ill, calling it evidence that they lack confidence in the same systems they promote to citizens.
The affordable housing programme was another area of concern. Kigame argued that while the programme is marketed as a solution for low- and middle-income earners, many Kenyans still find the units financially inaccessible or are unsure whether they will ever benefit from the projects.
In his post, Kigame urged Kenyans to “wake up, think and vote differently,” saying citizens should carefully examine whether leaders themselves participate in the systems they advocate.
He contrasted this with the tendency of political leaders to seek private healthcare or travel overseas when ill, calling it evidence that they lack confidence in the same systems they promote to citizens.
The affordable housing programme was another area of concern. Kigame argued that while the programme is marketed as a solution for low- and middle-income earners, many Kenyans still find the units financially inaccessible or are unsure whether they will ever benefit from the projects.
In his post, Kigame urged Kenyans to “wake up, think and vote differently,” saying citizens should carefully examine whether leaders themselves participate in the systems they advocate.
He warned against being “bought” by politicians or sacrificing for them while public institutions continue to deteriorate.
His comments have added to the ongoing national conversation about leadership accountability, public sector performance and social justice.
His comments have added to the ongoing national conversation about leadership accountability, public sector performance and social justice.
