Gachagua ratchets up pressure on fuel protests

Gachagua argues that fuel prices could be reduced by at least 50pc...

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto of potential street protests over escalating fuel prices, threatening nationwide mass action as early as next week if the situation isn't addressed.

Gachagua claims fuel prices could be cut by at least 50 percent by scrapping the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel procurement and removing VAT on petroleum products.
Key figures involved include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto.
Gachagua referenced the public unrest following the June 2024 Finance Bill, warning of a repeat "Gen Z moment".

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