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June 10, 2026
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Opposition unveils 'People's Budget' ahead of 202627 fiscal plan
Proposed Sh4.8 trillion FY2026-27 budget against Sh3.6 trillion revenue could leave a Sh1.1 trillion borrowing gap, Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka says debt servicing and pensions consume Sh1.5Tn...
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Kenya's opposition has unveiled a Sh.4.32 trillion "People's Budget" in direct opposition to President William Ruto's administration's upcoming 2026/27 fiscal plan, proposing a significant shift in national spending priorities.
- The opposition's budget aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to 2.8 per cent of GDP by increasing compliance and efficiency rather than imposing new taxes.
- Key figures involved include Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, speaking for the coalition which also includes leaders from DCP and Jubilee.
- The plan champions increased funding for education and health, restores programs like Linda Mama and Edu Afya, and initiates a Sh.80 billion youth employment initiative, contrasting sharply with the government's Sh.4.82 trillion expenditure plan.
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