Kindiki: Stop Dragging Youth Into Violent Protests Over Fuel Prices
Kindiki said it is disingenuous for the opposition to apportion blame for a crisis that Kenya has no role in. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged opposition leaders to cease inciting youth into violent protests against rising fuel prices, stating that street demonstrations are not a solution to the global crisis.
- Kindiki attributes the higher fuel costs to the war in Iran, which has disrupted the global oil sector.
- The Deputy President pointed to government interventions, including a reduction in VAT from 16% to 8% and the release of 6.2 billion shillings, as the proper approach to mitigating the situation.
- He challenged opposition figures to have their own children lead any proposed protests, emphasizing the government's focus on development projects in Baringo County.
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