President William Ruto has addressed the longstanding issue of youth unemployment in Kenya, asserting that it is not a problem that originated with his administration, during an inspection of the Kilimani Police Housing Project in Nairobi.

• 320,000 youth employed under the Affordable Housing Programme as part of his government's efforts to tackle unemployment.
• Ruto emphasized the need for a structured approach to job creation, dismissing misleading narratives about unemployment's origin.
• He stated that recent protests are politically motivated, urging young people to focus on available opportunities rather than destruction.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed defiance against alleged threats of arrest by the administration of President William Ruto as he prepares for a two-month trip to the US.

• Gachagua claims associates have been threatened to prevent his travel for diaspora engagements.
• He will visit several states including Texas and California to promote his new party and engage with Kenyans.
• The trip follows recent terrorism charges against 37 individuals, including his allies, linked to protests.

President William Ruto has ordered police to use non-lethal force against protesters, specifically instructing them to aim for the legs of individuals damaging businesses during demonstrations.

• During the controversial Saba Saba Day protests on July 7, over 30 demonstrators were reportedly killed by police.
• The directive comes amidst increasing condemnation of police brutality from organizations like the UN Human Rights Office and Human Rights Watch.
• President Ruto's comments contrast sharply with prior statements from his Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who had urged police to use deadly force against protesters.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of targeting the Kikuyu community through economic suppression and biased law enforcement, alleging "ethnic cleansing through economic warfare." Gachagua claims that the President's actions are aimed at dismantling businesses in the Mt. Kenya region.

• Gachagua highlighted double standards in legal actions against protesters, citing incidents in Homa Bay and Kiambu.
• President Ruto has vowed to take decisive action against violence instigators, warning of severe consequences for those undermining government stability.
• The unrest has led to significant property damage, with Ruto mentioning losses worth millions of shillings.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected accusations that the opposition is plotting an unconstitutional power seizure, affirming their focus on the upcoming 2027 general election.

• Gachagua stated, “There is no leader in the opposition who is planning a coup” and emphasized the need for good governance.
• He urged the government to address the concerns of the youth and support the middle class to foster job creation.
• Gachagua announced his upcoming two-month tour of the United States to engage with the Kenyan diaspora about national issues.

The United Democratic Alliance Party (UDA) has supported President William Ruto's strong response to allegations of a coup d'état from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The party emphasized that Ruto will only leave office through democratic elections in 2027.

• 31 people dead and over 100 injured following recent anti-government protests.
• Antonellah Kakuko, UDA’s Head of Digital Communication, stated elections will determine leadership, not unconstitutional means.
• Ruto condemned violence and directed police to control protestors by aiming at their legs.