“At the heart of policy for equity lies public finance, and this conviction inspires the work of the Institute of Public Finance Kenya, an independent think-tank that advocates for just, responsible and responsive government budgets. James Muraguri, CEO and founder of IPF Kenya, believes that in the wake of the economic, health and social impact of the pandemic, lawmakers’ constitutional obligation to consult civil society on public finance is more important than ever. Here, he outlines why IPF Kenya and its partners have launched their first-ever Shadow Budget for the country. ” – Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity blog