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Leaders countrywide decry high cost of living, hit out at 'poor' CSs

Kiisii Governor Simba Arati (left) joins a local musician in a dance during Jamhuri Day Celebrations at Cardinal Otunga High School Kitutu Chache South on December 12 2023. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Calls for the government to address the high cost of living and alleged underperformance by critical ministries dominated speeches as counties marked Jamhuri Day.

There was fanfare as some families took advantage of the free entry to national parks and museums.

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