In a recent speech captured on video and widely shared on social media platforms including TikTok and X, Mbadi stated that he does not need to work to eat, asserting that even if removed from office in the upcoming elections, he would return home without facing hunger.
The comments, delivered while holding notes at a podium, included phrases emphasizing personal financial security after years of work.
Mbadi reportedly added that he has accumulated enough and desires only a progressive Kenya, but the delivery struck many observers as arrogant or revealing.
Social media users quickly labeled it a "slip of the tongue" or Freudian slip, suggesting the Treasury head has privately accepted that the current administration faces strong headwinds, with terms like "wantam" — shorthand for widespread discontent and possible ousting — trending in response.
Critics argue the statement reflects a disconnect from ordinary Kenyans struggling with high living costs, taxes, and economic hardships.
It comes amid ongoing debates over fiscal policies, including recent acknowledgments that low earners face challenges with basic needs like food, transport, and rent.
Opposition voices and online commentators have seized on the clip to question the government's commitment to public welfare, portraying Mbadi's words as evidence that leaders prioritize personal gain over national progress.
The remarks have fueled public frustration and intensified calls for accountability ahead of the 2027 polls.
As economic pressures persist, such statements risk further eroding trust in the administration, highlighting tensions between official duties and perceived self-assurance among top officials.
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