Nairobi, February 4- Kenyan senators are renewing efforts to stop politicians from placing their names, images, or personal branding on projects funded by public money. The lawmakers say government initiatives should remain neutral and serve citizens without being turned into personal publicity platforms for leaders.
The push follows recent complaints about officials using state-backed programs and announcements to boost their political profiles. Senators argue that this practice misuses taxpayer resources and shifts the focus away from public service toward individual promotion.
Concerns grew after a county tax waiver advertisement prominently featured the image of Kitui Governor Julius Malombe, sparking debate over whether such messaging amounts to political marketing rather than public awareness.
Lawmakers opposing political branding on public projects say it can mislead citizens and unnecessarily increase advertising and communication costs. They are now calling for clearer and stricter regulations to ensure publicly funded projects and campaigns remain free from personal political promotion.
