This archive report was first published on 25 September 2019.
Published on September 25, 2019, Dennis Itumbi's recent outburst against President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime marks a significant shift in his rhetoric.
As the title secretary for Digital Innovations at State House, Kenya, Itumbi has been vocal about government issues, but his latest criticism targets the Interior Ministry's handling of the Huduma number registration process.
Itumbi questioned the delay in paying 'Huduma Clerks' for extra work, citing screenshots of messages from frustrated Kenyans. He also expressed concern over the significant increase in the Interior ministry's expenditure, specifically the entertainment budget, which he claimed rose from 104 million to 3.7 billion.
Itumbi's criticism is notable, given his previous role as a defender of the government. Last year, he would often highlight citizen complaints and promise to forward them to the relevant authorities for action.
His latest message represents a change in tone, as he now appears to be questioning the government's actions, rather than simply forwarding complaints.
