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About The 4:14 Podcast
The 4:14 Podcast is a podcast created for such a time as this! Hosted by Kellie Murungi and Julians Amboko, the podcast seeks to educate on public sector financing and policy. We help you understand how your taxes are being used, and what you - as a citizen - can do to participate in driving the government's development agenda. We believe that an informed citizenry is CRITICAL for good governance. the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
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- The 4:14 Podcast
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- en
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- First episode
- 30 Aug 2024
- Latest episode
- 23 Feb 2026
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
23 Feb 2026
Is eTIMS really about bringing informal businesses into the tax bracket, OR forcing compliant businesses to pay more taxes?
KRA recently announced that expense claims made by businesses must be accompanied by eTIMS invoices, otherwise they won't be tax deductible. The government has sold this as a move to force taxpayers to be tax compliant, and to bring informal businesses into the tax bracket. Is this true though? Will it bring more businesses into compliance, or is it making it so hard for compliant businesses to claim expenses, forcing them to pay more taxes?Is it true that only taxpayers who make returns pay taxes?Is it true that Kenya's informal sector doesn't pay taxes? Is it true that salaried folk make better voting choices because they feel "more pain" from bad governance?In this brief episode, Kellie weighs in on the eTIMS issue, and the over-taxed citizen's responsibility insofar as tax and governance are concerned. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
7 Jul 2025
On Saba Saba, we remember
This episode of The 4:14 Podcast commemorates Saba Saba, highlighting organizations that support the movement and encouraging listeners to donate.
17 Mar 2025
How does a government develop and support a creative sector?
In this episode, I am joined by Dr Akati Khasiani, the Head of Grants, Programs and Inclusion at Heva Fund to discuss the Kenyan creative industry. We discuss how policy supports the development of the sector, how the industry is organised, and what WE as citizens can do to promote arts and culture. As always, thank you for listening. If you liked this episode, please share it with your family and friends, and when you gather together, discuss these issues as this is how we grow as a people. The 4:14 podcast is non-commercial and self-sponsored. Email us on thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com (mailto:thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com) if you have any questions, or if you want to support us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
27 Feb 2025
Part 2: Africa debt crises - A case of hypnosis of policy makers or a design problem?
YES, our policy makers and political leaders continue to make mistakes that have been costly to the continent's development. That notwithstanding, is the global financing system designed to keep Africa underdeveloped? Grieve Chelwa (https://x.com/gchelwa?lang=en), an Associate Professor of Political Economy and Chair of the Social Sciences Department at the Africa institute joins us to answer this question in this 2-part series. ********************************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening! If you prefer to read instead of listen, head on over to our Substack (https://the414podcast.substack.com/), where we summarize our discussions in an easy-to-read format. These are published a few days (or weeks!) after the audio, so please bear with us. Email is on thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com/) if you have any questions, or if you want to support us. We are a self-funded podcast and would love your support! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
9 Feb 2025
Kenya's broken university funding model
Correction: In the heat of this debate, Kwame mentions as school that costs KES 80,000 per year. This is per term. With the above, listen to this heated and informative discussion about the failed/failing university funding model. We discuss the methodology of determining funding, and the underlying issues with higher education funding in Kenya. ********************************************************************** Thank you so much for listening! If you prefer to read instead of listen, head on over to our Substack (https://the414podcast.substack.com/), where we summarize our discussions in an easy-to-read format. These are published a few days (or weeks!) after the audio, so please bear with us. Email is on thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com/) if you have any questions, or if you want to support us. We are a self-funded podcast and would love your support! Download the IEA report on their website by following this link (https://ieakenya.or.ke/download/and-then-floods-a-critical-macroeconomic-assessment-of-imf-conditionality-on-kenya-2021-present/#:~:text=And%20Then%2C%20Floods...,%2C%202021%2Dpresent%20%2D%20IEA%20Kenya), and follow IEA (https://x.com/IEAKenya/) and Kwame (https://x.com/IEAKwame/) on Twitter / X. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
30 Jan 2025
Part 1: Africa debt crises - A case hypnosis of policy makers or a design problem?
YES, our policy makers and political leaders continue to make mistakes that have been costly to the continent's development. That notwithstanding, is the global financing system designed to keep Africa underdeveloped? Grieve Chelwa (https://x.com/gchelwa?lang=en), an Associate Professor of Political Economy and Chair of the Social Sciences Department at the Africa institute joins us to answer this question in this 2-part series. ********************************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening! If you prefer to read instead of listen, head on over to our Substack (https://the414podcast.substack.com/), where we summarize our discussions in an easy-to-read format. These are published a few days (or weeks!) after the audio, so please bear with us. Email is on thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com/) if you have any questions, or if you want to support us. We are a self-funded podcast and would love your support! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
17 Jan 2025
Part 2: The miseducation of the African
Professor Wandia Njoya explores the origins and purposes of Kenya's education system, revealing the miseducation of African youth that has left a generation uncertain about their future.
2 Jan 2025
Part 1: How the African got miseducated.
Note: This episode was recorded towards the end of 2024. References to "next year" mean THIS year! Thanks for listening. This year, the first batch of CBC students will be completing their junior secondary school. As it stands, no one is clear about how they will transition to senior secondary and into tertiary education. How did we make such a huge mess of our kids' education? Professor Wandia Njoya (https://x.com/wmnjoya) joins us in studio to talk about Kenya, and really the continent's education system. Where did the system we have today originate from, and what purpose does it serve? This is part of a 2-episode series. Look out for the second episode, coming up in the next week or so! ************************************************************************ Email us on thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com (mailto:thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com) if you have any questions, or if you want to support us. We are a self-funded podcast and would love your support! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
29 Dec 2024
Legalizing and commercializing marijuana and (over) regulation of agriculture and their harms
Kenya is currently the Africa guinea pig for over-regulation of agriculture with a goal of commercialising the sector. This episode looks at legalization (and commercialization) of marijuana in the US as a base to see how capitalism ruins things. Legalizing drugs is good for consumers. However, commercializing drugs is not good for consumers. On the same breath, developing agriculture is good for farmers and consumers. Over-regulating agriculture is not good for either! This solo episode is a stream of consciousness of these two things that are related in a way...Listen to the episode of The Daily that is mentioned on this episode here. (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LqFD7f06X79ZI9BpR5YnW) ************************************************************************ THANK YOU Nic for sponsoring this episode! You can donate as little as $10 towards the cost of recording and editing of the episodes. Email us on thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com/) We are a self-funded podcast and would love your support! *********************************************************************** If you prefer to read instead of listen, head on over to our Substack (https://the414podcast.substack.com/), where we summarize our discussions in an easy-to-read format. These are published a few days (or weeks!) after the audio, so please bear with us. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
20 Nov 2024
Should we thank the government for the rain?
Julians and Kellie discuss how the government's role in water management can be both beneficial and detrimental, highlighting the importance of considering economic and social implications.
11 Nov 2024
We are heavily in debt, now what?
Many African countries, Kenya included are heavily indebted at the moment. Kenya owes about 14 trillion shillings, which is about 72% of our GDP. Half of this tax is domestic debt (denominated in Kenya Shillings), and the other half is foreign currency denominated (USD). What are our options, seeing as it seems we have hit the ceiling insofar as how much we can raise from taxes. Kwame talks to us about the nature of our debt currently, and our options (if any) moving forward. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email is on thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com (mailto:thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com) if you have any questions, or if you want to support us. We are a self-funded podcast and would love your support! Follow the IEA (https://x.com/IEAKenya/) and Kwame (https://x.com/IEAKwame/) on Twitter / X. Follow Julians (https://x.com/AmbokoJH) and Kellie (https://x.com/RookieKe) on our socials. Julians does a terrific job on keeping us updated on what's happening in our public finance space. If you would like to get in touch with us, please drop us an email on fourfourteenpod@gmail.com (mailto:thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
28 Oct 2024
Final episode: The IMF in Kenya from 2021 to date
In the final episode of this series, Kwame Owino joins us to discuss the misspecification of the IMF program for Kenya and what can be done moving forward. We look at the design flaws, the lack of flexibility, and the lack of understanding of our social and economic context that culminated in the #FinanceBill2024 protests. Thank you so much for listening! Email us on thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com/) if you have any questions, or if you want to support us. We are a self-funded podcast and would love your support! If you prefer to read instead of listen, head on over to our Substack (https://the414podcast.substack.com/), where we summarize our discussions in an easy-to-read format. These are published a few days (or weeks!) after the audio, so please bear with us. Download the IEA report on their website by following this link (https://ieakenya.or.ke/download/and-then-floods-a-critical-macroeconomic-assessment-of-imf-conditionality-on-kenya-2021-present/#:~:text=And%20Then%2C%20Floods...,%2C%202021%2Dpresent%20%2D%20IEA%20Kenya), and follow IEA (https://x.com/IEAKenya/) and Kwame (https://x.com/IEAKwame/) on Twitter / X. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
20 Oct 2024
What is the deal with the Adani JKIA deal?
Thank you so much for listening! If you prefer to read instead of listen, head on over to our Substack (https://the414podcast.substack.com/), where we summarize our discussions in an easy-to-read format. These are published a few days (or weeks!) after the audio, so please bear with us. Email is on thefourfourteenpod@gmail.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com/) if you have any questions, or if you want to support us. We are a self-funded podcast and would love your support! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter's LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkabuki/) is a treasure trove of knowledge about PPPs. Read the articles referenced in the podcast using the links below. The timeline of the JKIA deal (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/peterkabuki_more-on-jkia-last-week-i-managed-to-follow-activity-7246577398584905729-wQ4K?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) Last week, KETRACO signed a USD 740 million transmission lines PPP with Adani Energy Solutions Limited. Peter opines on the process here. (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252076201437974529/) Learn about the different PPP procurement methods under the PPP Act in Kenya. (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-ppp-procurement-methods-under-act-kenya-peter-kabuki-9feof/?trackingId=Z1mSrx5Rd%2FZvPV9u5XP2iQ%3D%3D) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
4 Oct 2024
Get ahead of #FinanceBill2025!
Did you know that the making of the next budget, the #FinanceBill2025 is already underway? Yep! The process starts right at the beginning of the financial year. This episode looks at the government's fiscal calendar in relation to the upcoming Finance Bill, and what we can do to make sure our voices are heard early enough. We need you to listen because this episode has a call to action - our MPs are reviewing the first budget document in November. There are things on there we need to express our wishes on, to make sure they truly represent us!If you prefer to read instead of listen, head on over to our Substack (https://the414podcast.substack.com/), where we summarize our discussions in an easy-to-read format. These are published a few days (or weeks!) after the audio, so please bear with us. Download the IEA report on their website by following this link (https://ieakenya.or.ke/download/and-then-floods-a-critical-macroeconomic-assessment-of-imf-conditionality-on-kenya-2021-present/#:~:text=And%20Then%2C%20Floods...,%2C%202021%2Dpresent%20%2D%20IEA%20Kenya), and follow IEA (https://x.com/IEAKenya/) and Kwame (https://x.com/IEAKwame/) on Twitter / X. Follow Julians (https://x.com/AmbokoJH) and Kellie (https://x.com/RookieKe) on our socials. Julians does a terrific job on keeping us updated on what's happening in our public finance space. If you would like to get in touch with us, please drop us an email on fourfourteenpod@gmail.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
30 Sept 2024
Part 3: The IMF in Kenya From 2021 to Date
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
14 Sept 2024
Part 2: The IMF In Kenya From 2021 To Date
Thank you so much for listening! If you prefer to read instead of listen, head on over to our Substack (https://the414podcast.substack.com/), where we summarize our discussions in an easy-to-read format. These are published a few days (or weeks!) after the audio, so please bear with us. Download the IEA report on their website by following this link (https://ieakenya.or.ke/download/and-then-floods-a-critical-macroeconomic-assessment-of-imf-conditionality-on-kenya-2021-present/#:~:text=And%20Then%2C%20Floods...,%2C%202021%2Dpresent%20%2D%20IEA%20Kenya), and follow IEA (https://x.com/IEAKenya/) and Kwame (https://x.com/IEAKwame/) on Twitter / X. Follow Julians (https://x.com/AmbokoJH) and Kellie (https://x.com/RookieKe) on our socials. Julians does a terrific job on keeping us updated on what's happening in our public finance space. If you would like to get in touch with us, please drop us an email on fourfourteenpod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
3 Sept 2024
Part 1: The IMF In Kenya From 2021 To Date
Thank you so much for listening! If you like our podcast, share it with your family and friends, and remember to rate us. Follow Julians (https://x.com/AmbokoJH) and Kellie (https://x.com/RookieKe) on X. If you prefer to read instead of listen, head on over to our Substack (https://the414podcast.substack.com/), where we summarize our discussions in an easy-to-read format. The posts are published a few days after the episode. Download the IEA report on their website by following this link (https://ieakenya.or.ke/download/and-then-floods-a-critical-macroeconomic-assessment-of-imf-conditionality-on-kenya-2021-present/#:~:text=And%20Then%2C%20Floods...,%2C%202021%2Dpresent%20%2D%20IEA%20Kenya), and follow IEA (https://x.com/IEAKenya/) and Kwame (https://x.com/IEAKwame/) on Twitter / X. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
3 Sept 2024
What's not to like about the IMF?
Thank you so much for listening! Follow Julians (https://x.com/AmbokoJH) and Kellie (https://x.com/RookieKe) on Twitter/X. You can also read Kellie's personal finance blog, although she's now a retired writer. If you prefer to read instead of listen, head on over to our Substack (https://the414podcast.substack.com/), where we summarize our discussions in an easy-to-read format. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
30 Aug 2024
Introducing The 4:14 Podcast!
Thank you so much for listening! Follow Julians (https://x.com/AmbokoJH) and Kellie (https://x.com/RookieKe) on Twitter. You can also read Kellie's personal finance blog, although she's now a retired writer. Should you have an interest in rural electrification and development, subscribe to The Mini-Grid Business Podcast (https://podcast.inensus.com/share) by INENSUS. Kellie features on a number of episodes, including one on financial modelling and another on project finance for mini-grids! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the414podcast.substack.com (https://the414podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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