{"id":160650,"date":"2026-04-19T15:39:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T15:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kindiki-protests-will-not-lower-fuel-prices-in-kenya"},"modified":"2026-04-19T16:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:11:25","slug":"kindiki-protests-will-not-lower-fuel-prices-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kindiki-protests-will-not-lower-fuel-prices-in-kenya","title":{"rendered":"Kindiki: Protests Will Not Lower Fuel Prices in Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has cautioned against protests aimed at lowering fuel prices, asserting that effective government policies are the true solution. He attributed rising fuel costs to global geopolitical tensions rather than local policy failures, urging patience from Kenyans as the government works to stabilize prices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned against the planned protest on the fuel prices as he sought to exonerate the government from any blame.<\/p>\n<p>Kindiki said protests can not provide any mitigation measures against the high fuel prices, but sound policies and interventions can.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The solution to this crisis is not staging protests. Even if you hold protests and go home in the evening, the price will remain the same,\u201d he said, recalling a similar Unga demonstration in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cThe cost of Unga came down following state interventions. Even if you demonstrate that the price cannot change. The solution is in policy interventions by the government of Kenya to make the prices stable and reasonable for the people of Kenya.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on Saturday at his residence in Irunduni while addressing 2,500 residents from Chuka Igambang\u2019ombe, Kindiki attributed the recent surge in fuel costs to external geopolitical tensions rather than domestic policy failures.<\/p>\n<p>According to the DP, the ongoing conflict between the US\/Israel on one side and Iran on the other side is the primary driver of global oil price volatility, dismissing claims that the situation is locally driven.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe recent escalation of oil prices is a result of the US\/Israel-Iran conflict. Those calling for oil protests should understand that demonstrations will not bring prices down,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Kindiki used the occasion to reassure the public that the government is actively working to prevent the situation from escalating into a broader economic crisis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am confident that the current pressure on oil prices will not destabilise our economy. We ask Kenyans to be patient as we address the issue,\u201d the country\u2019s second in command said.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the government has already taken steps to ease the burden on Kenyans, including reducing VAT on fuel from 16 per cent to eight per cent, a move that led to a reduction of fuel prices by Sh10 per litre.<\/p>\n<p>Kindiki\u2019s statement comes just days after the United Opposition piled pressure on the government to address the rising cost of fuel.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua gave President William Ruto a seven-day ultimatum to reduce fuel prices; failure to which there will be nationwide protests.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe said that he would put money in people\u2019s pockets; instead, he took the little that was there. He increased the price of petrol. We are giving you seven days to remove that 30 shillings on fuel; if you don\u2019t, we will shut down this country,\u201d Gachagua claimed during a rally in Dagoretti, Nairobi county.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Kenya has faced significant fluctuations in fuel prices, often leading to public outcry and protests. The government has historically intervened in such crises through policy adjustments, such as tax reductions, to alleviate the financial burden on citizens. The current situation reflects ongoing global tensions affecting oil prices, which complicate local economic conditions and responses. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for citizens as they navigate the implications of rising costs on their daily lives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has cautioned against protests aimed at lowering fuel prices, asserting that effective government policies are the true solution. He attributed rising fuel costs to global geopolitical tensions rather than local policy failures, urging patience from Kenyans as the government works to stabilize prices. Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. 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