Public finance is not simply government ledger as it reflects values, legal integrity

Strong governance of public finance and natural resources can drive sustainable growth, but weak legal frameworks risk debt traps and lost prosperity.

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I feel greatly honoured to be invited to speak to you today at this special event, which brings together the legal luminaries of Kenya. You, the judiciary are the guardians of societies, founded on the rule of law and guided by the constitution, and the will of the people.

I will be speaking on public finance, governance, justice and development. According to the Corporate Finance Institute, public finance refers to the management of a country’s revenue, expenditures, and debt obligations through various state and quasi-government institutions.