Situation Room - Spice FM

Strathmore lecturer Dr. Jim McFie is in the hot seat to discuss the economic challenges that Kenyans are facing and what the future looks like.

Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri is in the hot seat today. He explains why he supports the proposed finance bill and why he thinks it is good for Kenyans. He also thinks Kenya needs more leaders rather than politicians.

Author & Producer of Current Affairs Vision Group Paul Busharizi is in the hot seat to discuss his beloved country Uganda, President Museveni, and what the future holds for Ugandans. 

Nominated MP & ODM Chairman John Mbadi is in the hot seat to discuss the finance bill, the division between Kenya Kwanza and Azimio, and how this will affect voting for the finance bill. 

It is hot in the Situation Room as the conversation surrounding the proposed Finance bill continues. Community Organizer Mwalimu Mutemi Wa Kiama is in the hot seat to discuss the proposed finance bill, and how it affects Kenyans and urges the government to listen to the people before it gets worse. 

Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku is in the hot seat to explain why he supports the proposed finance bill, why he thinks Kenyans should pay more tax, and how fighting corruption will help Kenyans get value for their money.

Economic and financial expert Dr. Patrick Muinde is in the hot seat to discuss the contentious housing fund that has caused a lot of anguish, confusion, and anger among Kenyans. He breakdowns how the housing fund will affect people's financial plans, the private sector's role, and what it will mean for hustlers. 

Bernard Muchere, a fraud risk management consultant at Zero Fraud Risk Consultancy Limited who previously worked at the National Treasury at the debt management office, explains the intrigues that go on in the national treasury that lead to the misappropriation of taxpayers' money.

The EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger, and Jedidah Waruhiu, the CEO of Kenya Witness Protection Agency discuss the importance of protecting witnesses in Kenya, and how the protection is done, and its role in facilitating justice delivery.

Peterson Wachira, the national chairman of the Kenya National Union of Clinica Officers, and Edwin Dande, the CEO of Cytonn Investments say the proposed Housing Fund deduction from workers is poorly thought out and is insincere.

In this podcast, Aden Duale, the CS for Defence and former leader of the majority in the National Assembly divulges details about his book; For the Record, and what cost Kalonzo Musyoka the presidency in 2013. Enjoy!

Reuben Kiborek, the MP for Mogotio Constituency says banditry is still alive and well in the Nothern six counties because the leadership of the area is not working together to end the problem, and because the area is not developed.

Financial experts: Abraham Rugo- the country manager at the international budget partnerships Kenya and, Christopher Kirathe the tax and law partner at EY dissect the hits and misses and controversies that surround the 2023 Finance Bill.

Billow Kerrow the Former Chair of the Senate Finance & Budget Committee says President Ruto's administration aims to use the bill to milk Kenyans to sustain the incredibly high budget for the next financial year.

Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni says the wrangles in Jubilee are sponsored by the ruling Kenya Kwanza government to kill Jubilee and other opposition parties and have a super majority in parliament.

Jane Marriott, the outgoing UK Ambassador to Kenya says the UK is remorseful for the atrocities that happened during the colonial period, but says the UK won't apologize because an apology would come with legal connotations.

The opposition's mantra of opening the servers will always feature after every election unless they are opened now to clear the air.

Jane Mariott, the UK Ambassador to Kenya says the UK was only involved in building and enhancing the capacity of the IEBC to deliver a credible free, and fair election. she says the UK didn't influence the outcome of the August 2022 presidential election.

Assistance SG, Cotu(K), and KETAWU General Secretary Ernest Nadome is in the situation room to discuss Kenya Power, worker's rights, and Kenyan worker's unions. 

Githunguri MP Gathoni wa Muchomba says National Schools should be reserved for students in their local constituencies and counties. She argues that most good performers from Kiambu County are not given a chance to join the national schools within the county.

Gathoni wa Muchomba, the MP for Githunguri Constituency says the Kenya Kwanza colaition will implement one man one shilling policy to allow for equitable distribution of national resources according to the population of an area.

Mutua blames the government agencies for sleeping on the job and letting the controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie run a cult-like church that has led to the death of tens of his followers.

Paul Mackenzie, a Malindi-based controversial pastor told his followers to fast to death to meet Jesus. By Sunday, April 23, an official police report said 39 followers had been confirmed dead and buried in a mass grave in Shakahola village in Malindi.

East African Court of Justice Judge Charles Nyachae is in the hot seat to discuss the role of the East African Court of Justice, the implementation of the constitution, and promoting and protecting democracy in the country.

Deputy Registrar of the Commercial and tax division at the high court Hon. Elizabeth Tanui and Employment & Labour Relations Court ICT Officer, Amos Kimani are in the situation room to discuss the digitization of judiciary services, how online filing of cases is done and why Kenyans should not be worried about missing files.