Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua responded to President William Ruto's directives on police handling of protests, urging the president to consider measures to de-escalate the political tension in Kenya.

• Ruto warned against violence toward police, advocating for the use of force against looters.
• Gachagua advised on restoring the dignity of payslips and addressing issues like abductions and extrajudicial killings to alleviate public anger.
• Gachagua announced plans to travel to the United States despite facing threats from Ruto's allies aimed at preventing his trip.