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June 14, 2026
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Oburu defends 2026 budget

Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Odinga has defended the government's budget deficit financing strategy, arguing that borrowing to bridge revenue gaps is a common practice worldwide...
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Oburu Oginga, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party leader, has defended the Kenyan government's budget deficit financing strategy, particularly its reliance on domestic borrowing for the 2025/2026 budget.
- Oburu Oginga argues that borrowing internally is preferable to external debt to avoid exploitation.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto, National Treasury CS John Mbadi, and other ODM leaders like Gladys Wanga and Simba Arati.
- The defense comes amid debates on Kenya's public debt, with praise for initiatives like the Housing Levy and infrastructure funds as means of domestic resource mobilization.
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