Speaking during a church service at AIC Kyanda on Sunday, May 31, Osotsi argued that the country's economic difficulties stem from excessive government expenditure rather than a shortage of revenue.
His remarks come at a time when the government is defending proposed measures in the Finance Bill, saying they are necessary to fund development projects and manage public debt obligations.
According to the senator, Kenya already collects enough money to finance its operations if public resources are managed efficiently and unnecessary spending is reduced.
Osotsi took issue with arguments advanced by government leaders supporting the Finance Bill, maintaining that the solution lies in cutting expenditure rather than introducing measures that could increase the burden on taxpayers.
He stated that a future administration led by the opposition-aligned Linda Mwananchi movement would prioritize reducing government spending before considering new taxes.
The senator further claimed that significant savings could be realized by reviewing expenditures in major government institutions.
According to the senator, Kenya already collects enough money to finance its operations if public resources are managed efficiently and unnecessary spending is reduced.
Osotsi took issue with arguments advanced by government leaders supporting the Finance Bill, maintaining that the solution lies in cutting expenditure rather than introducing measures that could increase the burden on taxpayers.
He stated that a future administration led by the opposition-aligned Linda Mwananchi movement would prioritize reducing government spending before considering new taxes.
The senator further claimed that significant savings could be realized by reviewing expenditures in major government institutions.
He specifically cited State House spending, arguing that the budget allocated to the institution has grown substantially compared to previous administrations.
According to Osotsi, past governments demonstrated that key state functions could still be carried out effectively with leaner budgets.
He questioned whether the current level of expenditure is justified at a time when many Kenyans continue to struggle with the high cost of living.
His remarks are likely to intensify the ongoing political contest over the Finance Bill 2026, which has already divided leaders across the political divide.
Opposition figures have consistently argued that ordinary Kenyans have been subjected to increased taxation in recent years while government spending remains high.
His remarks are likely to intensify the ongoing political contest over the Finance Bill 2026, which has already divided leaders across the political divide.
Opposition figures have consistently argued that ordinary Kenyans have been subjected to increased taxation in recent years while government spending remains high.
On the other hand, government supporters maintain that revenue collection is necessary to fund public services, infrastructure projects, and debt repayments.
Osotsi also called on young people, particularly Gen Z voters, to pay close attention to how Members of Parliament vote when the Finance Bill is tabled in the National Assembly.
He urged citizens to hold leaders accountable for their decisions, warning that elected representatives who support measures perceived to be unfavorable to wananchi could face political consequences in future elections.
The senator further disclosed that leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement have already agreed to oppose the Finance Bill.
Osotsi also called on young people, particularly Gen Z voters, to pay close attention to how Members of Parliament vote when the Finance Bill is tabled in the National Assembly.
He urged citizens to hold leaders accountable for their decisions, warning that elected representatives who support measures perceived to be unfavorable to wananchi could face political consequences in future elections.
The senator further disclosed that leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement have already agreed to oppose the Finance Bill.
He suggested that lawmakers linked to the movement who vote in support of the bill risk facing disciplinary action from their political allies.
The Finance Bill debate is expected to dominate Kenya's political landscape in the coming weeks as lawmakers prepare to deliberate on the proposed measures.
The Finance Bill debate is expected to dominate Kenya's political landscape in the coming weeks as lawmakers prepare to deliberate on the proposed measures.
With opposition leaders pushing for spending cuts and the government insisting on the need for additional revenue, the battle over the country's economic direction appears set to become one of the defining political issues ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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