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June 9, 2026
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Karua rejects key Finance Bill proposals, unveils PLP's alternative budget plan
PLP Leader Martha Karua has rejected key proposals contained in the 2026 Finance Bill, arguing that the government is prioritising higher taxation over fiscal discipline..
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Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party (PLP), has rejected key proposals in the 2026 Finance Bill, unveiling an alternative budget plan focused on spending restraint and support for productive sectors.
- Karua criticizes the government's focus on higher taxation over fiscal discipline, citing over Sh304 billion tied up in stalled projects.
- The PLP proposes freezing the national budget and reducing non-essential government expenditure by at least 60 percent.
- Key proposed changes include abolishing the housing levy and strengthening oversight in healthcare and education while supporting agriculture with Sh285 billion.
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