GACHAGUA SLAMS FINANCE Bill 2026, QUESTIONS STATE HOUSE'S Ksh17 BILLION BUDGET.
BY NJOKI KARANJA Nairobi, June 5, 2026 Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on the government's proposed 2026/27 budget and Finance Bill 2026, accusing President William Ruto's administration of burdening Kenyans with excessive taxation while prioritizing what he termed as lavish spending at the expense of critical public services. Speaking during a press conference in Nairobi on Friday, the former Deputy President described the budget estimates and the Finance Bill as a "twin evil" that would deepen economic hardship for ordinary citizens and businesses already grappling with the high cost of living. Gachagua particularly questioned the allocation of Ksh17 billion to the Presidency and State House, arguing that the expenditure was unjustifiable at a time when key sectors such as education, healthcare, and agriculture face funding constraints. "Despite suffocating critical sectors, the governm...