Gachagua Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum to Ruto Over Fuel Prices - April 2026

Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President William Ruto to reduce fuel prices, threatening nationwide protests if the demand is not met. The government, through Minister for Energy Opiyo Wandayi, is defending its measures to control fuel prices amidst global market volatility caused by the Middle East conflict. Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have asserted that the government is managing oil prices effectively. At the same time, Naivas supermarket chain launched a new campaign aimed at reducing prices on daily essentials to help Kenyans facing high living costs.