Raila Odinga says the 2025/26 budget shows signs of progress but urges the government to go further in easing the public’s burden—not for political gain, but because “it is the right thing to do." Raila: In the 2025/26 budget, we’ve seen some attempts by the government to address concerns raised last year. Going forward, the government must explore more avenues to ease the burden on Kenyans—not to win elections or gain popularity, but because it is the right thing to do.