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Member of Parliament, Kitui Central
Born
1965(61 yrs)
County
Kitui
Constituency
Kitui Central
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Dr. Benson Makali Mulu is the Member of Parliament for Kitui Central, serving his third consecutive term (first elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2017 and 2022). Widely regarded as a measured, numbers-driven legislator, he is a trained economist whose parliamentary brand is built around fiscal discipline, evidence-based critique, and long-form explanations of how budgets, taxation, and borrowing affect ordinary households. In the National Assembly, Makali is a continuing member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, placing him at the center of scrutiny over national spending, allocations, and public debt. His public commentary frequently focuses on the sustainability of government financing choices and the social impact of policy changes in areas like education and healthcare—positions that keep him highly visible both as an opposition voice and as a technocratic commentator on the economy.
Third-term MP (2013–present): Mzalendo lists him as serving continuously since 2013, including the current term starting August 2022.
Budget power-centre role: Ongoing membership in the Budget and Appropriations Committee, a key committee in Kenya’s fiscal governance architecture.
Public fiscal oversight voice: Regularly appears in national media analysing budgets, debt, and fiscal trade-offs (e.g., discussions on the 2025/26 budget direction).
Election-cycle disputes and political tension: As a long-serving MP in a competitive seat, he has faced intense contestation in election periods (typical of high-stakes constituency politics).
Hard critiques of government policy: His public statements attacking policy credibility and delivery—especially around reforms—often trigger political pushback (e.g., remarks criticizing governance and policy shifts).
Polarizing positions on major motions: His stance on high-profile parliamentary battles (e.g., impeachment debates) has drawn strong reactions from opposing camps.
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Constituency-linked development advocacy: Identified locally with long-running engagement on constituency planning and development oversight (via constituency profile materials).