A section of Members of parliament have expressed worries about the ongoing countrywide riots in Kenya saying the protests in the neighborhood country is likely to cause the cost of living crisis
It should be remembered that Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga announced the start of peaceful mass action protests against President William Ruto’s government, kicking off today with a major demonstration planned in Nairobi, the capital.
Raila Odinga, who lost to Ruto in August’s poll, has directed nationwide protests as he attempts to harness dissatisfaction with the president.
Atima Jackson Lee Buti, Arua Central Division MP says the cost of fuel is likely to rise as it’s the key to production in the entire East Africa.
He calls on the country to plan ahead to make sure the fuel reserves are full to stabilize the soaring prices.
Christopher Komakech, Aruu County MP has advised that president Museveni should mediate the two revivals to prevent the escalating riots that will affect the East Africa community.
Riots in Kenya called by the leader of the opposition coalition Azimio, Mr Raila Odinga, have disrupted business at the Ugandan border district of Busia.
Kenya President William Ruto has said his government will not condone impunity after yesterday’s opposition protests paralysed business.
Speaking during the swearing-in of Solicitor-General Shadrack Mose at State House Nairobi, Dr Ruto said Kenya will be governed by the rule of law, adding those that feel aggrieved should address their concerns within the confines of the Constitution.
“Allowing ourselves to operate outside the law is condoning impunity…there is no end to it because if we go down that slippery route. It could end anywhere,” the president said in reference to the protests led by Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who spoke in Mombasa while receiving food donations from the World Food Programme, said the protests were bad for the economy.
