Gachagua: Reject 202627 budget, it will strain households and businesses

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard]

The Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) now wants Kenyans to reject this year’s budget estimates.

Speaking on Friday, June 5, during the presentation of the party’s alternative 2026/2027 budget, DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua said the proposals do not reflect the country’s economic realities and urged the government to review them.

He termed the budget as punitive, saying it would raise taxes, increase compliance pressure and drive up household costs.