Budget still high for Baba Otonglo

Mike Owuor

Baba Otonglo aka Baba Penny, an erstwhile rich man who has hit upon hard times, clears his throat and gathers a sheaf of papers ready to deliver his anticipated domestic budget. As his large polygamous family listens attentively, Baba Otonglo points out that since the previous financial year had put a squeeze on the shilling, there was need for austerity measures to survive the slump during the next year.