Kenyans express disappointment over Sh4.8 trillion budget amid cost-of-living concerns

Unlike a section of Members of Parliament who celebrated the presentation of the Sh4.8 trillion budget by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, a majority of Kenyans grappling with the high cost of living expressed disappointment. Traders whose businesses face an uncertain future due to soaring fuel prices and high taxes say the budget falls short of their expectations, as it fails to clearly indicate how it will reduce the rising cost of living.