How to make budget reflect the wishes of Wanjiku

In commemoration of the fifth anniversary since inauguration of the new Constitution, I am writing a series on ways in which we could potentially tweak the basic law to better serve Wanjiku.

Last week, I discussed how to do this by reforming the electoral system. This week I focus on how to reform the budget process to deliver for Wanjiku. The current hue and cry over whether the government can afford to pay teachers raises interesting questions about where our budgeting priorities lie as a nation.