Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a stern warning against those criticizing President William Ruto.
Speaking during a church service in Nyandarua on July 14, Gachagua emphasized the importance of respecting the presidency and standing united behind the elected leader.
“Have seen people abusing our president. I don’t want to see people abuse our president. We choose our president,” Gachagua declared, urging the congregation and the wider public to cease any disparaging remarks directed at President Ruto.
“Even if there is a problem, we will stand with President Ruto.”
Gachagua’s remarks come in the backdrop of increasing political tension and public dissatisfaction in certain quarters.
However, he stressed that the Bible mandates respect for leaders, advocating for a peaceful resolution of any issues.
“Let’s respect the president, because that’s what the Bible tells us to do. If there is a problem, we will solve in peace and the president will listen,” he added.
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Unrest and Protests in the Country
Unrest and protests have led to the rise in political temperatures in the country. As such, Gachagua’s message aims to quell the tide of discontent and foster a more supportive environment for the president’s policies and decisions.
The Deputy President’s appeals for mutual respect and dialogue, reflect the Kenya Kwanza administration’s approach to addressing challenges through non-confrontational means.
Anti-Finance Bill protests began on June 18 after the bill was made public for the first time through online activism by Gen Z.
After several days of protests against what they perceived as punitive taxes in the Finance Bill and allegations of “budgeted corruption,” Gen Z successfully pressured the government to withdraw the bill on June 26 and address their other demands.
President William Ruto consistently emphasized his commitment to the people.
Ruto & Gachagua Meeting Demands from Gen Z Protests
“Listening keenly to the people of Kenya who have said loudly they want nothing to do with the finance bill 2024, I concede and therefore will not sign the bill, and it shall therefore be withdrawn. I have agreed with Members of Parliament’s that it becomes our collective position,” Ruto said.
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In an unprecedented move, President William Ruto dissolved his Cabinet on July 11, 2024, following sustained protests by Gen Z across the country.
Additionally, Ruto had previously declared that the offices of the First Lady, Rachel Ruto, and Second Lady, Dorcas Rigathi, would not be included in the new budget.
“Offices such as that of the First Lady have existed before, but from tomorrow (1st July) we are going to do away with that and other offices so that we can check our spending,” he said.
The Kenya Kwanza government also reduced the number of advisors by 50%. In a formal letter dated July 8, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced that each CS would now be allowed only one advisor.
Under fire Inspector General of Police (IG) Japheth Koome also resigned on July 12 following weeks of Kenyans demanding justice for killings, abductions and torture of anti-government protesters by alleged police officers
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