Former President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) with his successor William Ruto (right) at a past church function in Nairobi. File. Defence Cabinet Secretary ...
The family was involved in yesterday's demonstrations," he stated in reference to being fed intelligence reports. "Outside this, there is the extension of President Uhuru Kenyatta's hand. "They have sent emissaries that the former President and his family should be left alone. "What advice did we give to the President? "He has been very consistent. The President has been very firm that he will uphold the Constitution," he stated.
Duale says the protests are motivated by selfish interests of Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga, allegations that the former prime minister previously denied.
Duale said reintroduction of subsidies on fuel and food commodities such as maize flour is not the immediate solution to the cost of living challenges that Kenyans are facing. โThe high cost of living is as a result of factors outside the boundaries of Kenya,โ he said. Duale says the cost of living grievance is not unique to Kenya as other countries too are bearing the brunt, owing to global challenges such as the war in Ukraine, inflation and climate change.