The United Alternative Government opposition coalition in Kenya is not waiting for the government to set the agenda. Ahead of the 2026/2027 national budget presentation, the coalition has stepped forward with what it is calling a "People's Budget," positioning itself as the voice of ordinary Kenyans who, it argues, are bearing the heaviest cost of the current administration's economic choices.
The opposition's central charge against President William Ruto's government is straightforward: the policies being pursued are making Kenya's debt crisis worse, not better, and everyday citizens are feeling it most. The coalition has been vocal in framing this as a matter of economic mismanagement, drawing a direct line between government decisions and the financial pressure on households across the country.
Whether the "People's Budget" gains real traction beyond the political conversation remains to be seen. But with the 2026/2027 budget presentation on the horizon, the opposition has made its opening move, and the pressure on the Ruto administration to respond is only going to build.
Originally published by AllAfrica.