On Saturday, May 27, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale found himself in a tight situation as he attempted to address mourners during a burial service.
However, his speech was often interrupted, and the audience booed, forcing him to cut his remarks short.
The interruption erupted as Khalwale attempted to explain the significance of passing the Finance Bill 2023 and other national government plans. Nonetheless, the audience remained unimpressed and showed their displeasure.
Speaking at the burial of politician Joseph Amisi in Navakholo, Kakamega County, Khalwale denied reports of increased taxation, claiming that the correct Finance Bill 2023 was yet to be read in June.
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"You should be aware that anyone who tells you that taxes have been raised speaks from their imagination." Next month, the Budget Bill will be read." Khalwale elaborated.
The senator also chastised the previous administration for excessive borrowing, which limited the government's alternate sources of revenue.
"Governments worldwide receive cash to cut the cost of living in two ways. The first alternative is to borrow money, which President Uhuru has already done, leaving no other options. "The second and unfortunate way that everyone suffers is through taxation," Khalwale stated amid jeers.
Despite his perseverance in addressing the crowd, booing and disruptions continued, creating a challenging environment for the senator.
Despite widespread criticism, Khalwale has vigorously defended the president's proposed initiatives.
He contrasted the plans with former President Mwai Kibaki, which he said were initially opposed but proved helpful to Kenyans.
"When Mwai Kibaki and Michael Kijana Wamalwa campaigned on a strong platform of free primary education in 2003, people said it couldn't be done." They had failed to think ahead, which is what we are doing now," he explained.
Kenya Kwanza, a movement led by Khalwale, has urged Kenyans to support the cheap housing idea, which he believes will help to solve the country's unemployment crisis.
