It is yours, writes Kenyan finance scholar Lyla Latif in her new book Governing Public Money. Most books on public finance are written by men, from institutions in the global north, about systems designed in the global north. https://www.amazon.com/The book argues that law does not merely regulate public finance; it constitutes it. Kenya’s 2010 constitution devotes an entire chapter to public finance, establishing principles of equity, transparency and public participation. African fiscal governance must be built from African foundations, informed by African needs, and accountable to African citizens.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 22, 2026 14:27 UTC