Gachagua Warns DCP MPs, Allies Against Supporting Finance Bill 2026

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has directed all affiliated MPs to vote against the Finance Bill 2026 during its third reading. He urged them to remain in the House to force a division, making each legislator's vote public. Gachagua criticized the proposed taxes on digital transactions, arguing they would hurt small businesses and consumers, and noted that Kenya Revenue Authority collections have fallen 20% short of projections for three years. He also highlighted that health sector receives only 3.5% of the budget, far below the 15% Abuja Declaration target, and proposed cutting government spending by 30% before imposing new taxes.