Be patient with President Ruto on stakeholder engagement, Gachagua urges Kenyans

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Kenyans to be patient with President William Ruto as the Head of State continues engaging stakeholders over the recent protests.

Gachagua has also called for restraint, urging Kenyans to respect leaders and stop destroying MPs’ properties over the Finance Bill 2024, which has already been rejected by the President.

The Deputy President said President Ruto has already kicked off consultations with various groups and stakeholders including the church leaders and business community to address the concerns raised by Gen-Z demonstrators.

“Let us give the President a chance to complete the consultation with all stakeholders including the business community and church leaders, among others. Things will stabilise soon and the country will be on a good trajectory of development,” said  Gachagua

The Deputy President spoke on Saturday while addressing Murang’a County residents at Kaharati Primary school grounds in Maragua Constituency, during the Maragua Education Endowment Fund.

Appealing to the Gen-Z to stop the protests, the DP asked them to stop intimidating leaders over their stance on the Finance Bill 2024.

“Let us give leaders an opportunity to serve us. There is no need to intimidate them, destroy their property or jeer them. There will be a right time to make a decision on whether to return them to office or not,” said Gachagua.

The Deputy President, who was in the company of various leaders, further said that the Government has considered the issues raised by Gen-Z protesters.

“To the Gen-Z protesters, we have listened and heard you. Our young children and teenagers have knowledge, we have experience. We can combine the two for the good of our nation,” said Gachagua.

” You have a valid point. We will take your suggestions. The President has already started the process of consultation. I will continue assisting the President,” he added.